Average New Graduate Nurse Salary

$31.09/hour

The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse is $31.09 per hour. This is 45% lower than the nursing US average of $45.22.

Last updated on April 27, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for New Graduate Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$31.09/hour

45% lower than the nursing US average.

$45.22/hour

United States

Where do New Graduate Nurses get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Oregon$65$76
New York$59$74
Virginia$52$57
Colorado$48$52
Texas$44$50
Pennsylvania$43$49
Washington$41$58
Georgia$41$43
Connecticut$40$54
Florida$38$44
Illinois$32$41
North Carolina$32$43
New Jersey$32$37
Oklahoma$31$40
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Last updated on April 27, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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