New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Salt Lake City, UT
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$44.80/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Salt Lake City, UT is $44.80 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Utah average of $41.94.
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Salt Lake City, UT compared to State and National Averages
$44.80/hour
Salt Lake City, UT
12% lower than the US average.
$41.94/hour
Utah
20% lower than the US average.
$50.24/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Salt Lake City Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Salt Lake City Compare to Other Cities
Idaho Falls, Idaho
$48/hour
This is 6% higher than the Salt Lake City average of $44.80.
Aurora, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 20% higher than the Salt Lake City average of $44.80.
Wichita, Kansas
$49/hour
This is 9% higher than the Salt Lake City average of $44.80.
What cities in Utah pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Only Salt Lake City, Utah reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Salt Lake City, Utah also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Salt Lake City, UT average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour, roughly in line with Salt Lake City, Utah.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, Utah | $45 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Salt Lake City?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. For comparison, the Salt Lake City, UT average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 21% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $35 |
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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Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Saint Mark's Hospital
- Salt Lake City, UT
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