New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Waycross, GA
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$29.42/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Waycross, GA is $29.42 per hour. This is 50% lower than the Georgia average of $44.21.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Waycross, GA compared to State and National Averages
$29.42/hour
Waycross, GA
54% lower than the US average.
$44.21/hour
Georgia
3% lower than the US average.
$45.37/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Waycross Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Waycross Compare to Other Cities
Jacksonville, Florida
$43/hour
This is 31% higher than the Waycross average of $29.42.
Savannah, Georgia
$42/hour
This is 29% higher than the Waycross average of $29.42.
Dublin, Georgia
$36/hour
This is 18% higher than the Waycross average of $29.42.
What cities in Georgia pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Fayetteville, Georgia pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Conyers, Georgia ($51) and Augusta, Georgia ($51). Fayetteville, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Waycross, GA average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Fayetteville, Georgia pays 75% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Conyers, Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Augusta, Georgia | $51 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Waycross?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $29 per hour. For comparison, the Waycross, GA average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $29 | $29 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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