New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Hendersonville, NC
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$32.28/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Hendersonville, NC is $32.28 per hour. This is 38% lower than the North Carolina average of $44.70.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Hendersonville, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.28/hour
Hendersonville, NC
57% lower than the US average.
$44.70/hour
North Carolina
13% lower than the US average.
$50.67/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Hendersonville Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Hendersonville Compare to Other Cities
Brevard, North Carolina
$42/hour
This is 22% higher than the Hendersonville average of $32.28.
Asheville, North Carolina
$53/hour
This is 39% higher than the Hendersonville average of $32.28.
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
$53/hour
This is 39% higher than the Hendersonville average of $32.28.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Rutherfordton, North Carolina pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($53) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). Rutherfordton, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Hendersonville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Rutherfordton, North Carolina pays 65% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Hendersonville?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. For comparison, the Hendersonville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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