New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Utah
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$41.94/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Utah is $41.94 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Utah compared to National Averages
$41.94/hour
Utah
This is equal to the US average
$42.04/hour
United States
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 Utah average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Salt Lake City, Utah pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, Utah | $45 | $45 |
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in Utah compare to nearby states?
Only Colorado reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Utah average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Colorado pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $41 | $51 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Utah?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $35. For comparison, the Utah average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% 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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