Average New Graduate Nurse Salary

$40.06/hour

The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Orlando, FL is $40.06 per hour. This is 9% lower than the Florida average of $43.61.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

New Graduate Nurse salaries in Orlando, FL compared to State and National Averages

$40.06/hour

Orlando, FL

26% lower than the US average.

$43.61/hour

Florida

15% lower than the US average.

$50.37/hour

United States

How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Orlando Compare to Other Cities

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Kissimmee, Florida

$43/hour

This is 7% higher than the Orlando average of $40.06.

Brooksville, Florida

$34/hour

This is 17% lower than the Orlando average of $40.06.

Brandon, Florida

$44/hour

This is 9% higher than the Orlando average of $40.06.

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 Orlando, FL average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Clearwater, Florida pays 15% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 Orlando?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $31 per hour. For comparison, the Orlando, FL average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$31$31

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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