New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, NY
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$36.54/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Rochester, NY is $36.54 per hour. This is 94% lower than the New York average of $71.01.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Rochester, NY compared to State and National Averages
$36.54/hour
Rochester, NY
8% lower than the US average.
$71.01/hour
New York
44% higher than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
Fredericksburg, Virginia
$36/hour
This is 1% lower than the Rochester average of $36.54.
Richmond, Virginia
$32/hour
This is 14% lower than the Rochester average of $36.54.
Hopewell, Virginia
$32/hour
This is 15% lower than the Rochester average of $36.54.
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Rochester?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Vivian Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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