New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$26.81/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse is $26.81 per hour. This is 45% lower than the nursing US average of $38.80.
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for New Graduate Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for New Graduate Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$26.81/hour
45% lower than the nursing US average.
$38.80/hour
United States
Where do New Graduate Nurses get paid the most?
Where do New Graduate Nurses get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $61 | $66 |
| New York | $60 | $77 |
| Pennsylvania | $47 | $58 |
| North Carolina | $45 | $46 |
| Georgia | $43 | $53 |
| Missouri | $42 | $54 |
| New Hampshire | $40 | $52 |
| Colorado | $38 | $40 |
| Texas | $36 | $50 |
| Virginia | $33 | $38 |
| Kansas | $32 | $36 |
| Florida | $32 | $35 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $33 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Massachusetts | $52 | $53 |
| Atrium Health Navicent | $39 | $39 |
| Select Medical | $37 | $37 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $32 | $32 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $30 | $30 |
| HCA Capital Division | $29 | $29 |
| HealthOne | $29 | $29 |
| HCA Florida Healthcare | $29 | $29 |
| HCA TriStar | $29 | $29 |
| HCA South Atlantic Division | $29 | $29 |
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Framingham, MA
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- Sign-On Bonus
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- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
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- SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- St. Louis, MO
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- Good Samaritan Medical Center
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- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
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