New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Sarasota, FL
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$32.58/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Sarasota, FL is $32.58 per hour. This is 34% lower than the Florida average of $43.61.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Sarasota, FL compared to State and National Averages
$32.58/hour
Sarasota, FL
54% lower than the US average.
$43.61/hour
Florida
15% lower than the US average.
$50.24/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Sarasota Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Sarasota Compare to Other Cities
Bradenton, Florida
$39/hour
This is 17% higher than the Sarasota average of $32.58.
St. Petersburg, Florida
$40/hour
This is 19% higher than the Sarasota average of $32.58.
Port Charlotte, Florida
$33/hour
This is 2% higher than the Sarasota average of $32.58.
What cities in Florida pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Clearwater, Florida pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Brandon, Florida ($44) and Orange Park, Florida ($43). Clearwater, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Sarasota, FL average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Clearwater, Florida pays 41% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater, Florida | $46 | $48 |
| Brandon, Florida | $44 | $45 |
| Orange Park, Florida | $43 | $45 |
| Kissimmee, Florida | $43 | $47 |
| Trinity, Florida | $42 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Sarasota?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $43 per hour. For comparison, the Sarasota, FL average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 32% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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