New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$44.70/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in North Carolina is $44.70 per hour. This is 11% higher than the US average of $39.89.
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$44.70/hour
North Carolina
11% higher than the US average.
$39.89/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Morganton, North Carolina pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Hickory, North Carolina ($43). Morganton, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for New Graduate Nurses is $45 per hour — Morganton, North Carolina pays 8% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($42) and Tennessee ($42). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the North Carolina average for New Graduate Nurses is $45 per hour — Virginia pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $49 | $51 |
| South Carolina | $42 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $42 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for New Graduate Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $58 |
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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