New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Pennsylvania
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$50.49/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Pennsylvania is $50.49 per hour. This is 20% higher than the US average of $40.63.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages
$50.49/hour
Pennsylvania
20% higher than the US average.
$40.63/hour
United States
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in Pennsylvania compare to nearby states?
Only Virginia reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Virginia pays 3% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $49 | $51 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg
- New Cumberland, PA
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