New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Highlands, NC
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$29.00/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Highlands, NC is $29.00 per hour. This is 54% lower than the North Carolina average of $44.70.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Highlands, NC compared to State and National Averages
$29.00/hour
Highlands, NC
75% lower than the US average.
$44.70/hour
North Carolina
13% lower than the US average.
$50.67/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities
Franklin, North Carolina
$29/hour
This is equal to the Highlands average
Brevard, North Carolina
$42/hour
This is 30% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.
Asheville, North Carolina
$53/hour
This is 45% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Rutherfordton, North Carolina pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($53) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). Rutherfordton, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Highlands, NC average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Rutherfordton, North Carolina pays 83% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Highlands?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $29 per hour. For comparison, the Highlands, NC average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $29 | $29 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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