New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$40.36/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse is $40.36 per hour. This is 26% lower than the nursing US average of $50.70.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for New Graduate Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$40.36/hour
26% lower than the nursing US average.
$50.70/hour
United States
Where do New Graduate Nurses get paid the most?
Minnesota pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Colorado ($57) and Kansas ($53). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the national average for New Graduate Nurses is $40 per hour — Minnesota pays 45% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $59 | $65 |
| Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Virginia | $53 | $60 |
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $50 | $53 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Idaho | $49 | $52 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Louisiana | $42 | $46 |
| Utah | $42 | $45 |
| Michigan | $40 | $48 |
| Florida | $40 | $51 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs?
Tenet Massachusetts pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($36) and Tenet South Carolina ($35). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the national average for New Graduate Nurses is $40 per hour — Tenet Massachusetts pays 31% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Massachusetts | $53 | $53 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $59 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $35 | $35 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $35 | $35 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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