What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for New Graduate Registered Nurse?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of New Graduate Registered Nurse in the United States is $36. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for New Graduate Registered Nurse in the US can go up to $41 and the lowest down to $28, but most earn between $32 and $38. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of New Graduate Registered Nurse in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
New Graduate Registered Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary $28 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary $32 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary $36 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary $38 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary $41 US April 01, 2025
25% $32 10% $28 90% $41 75% $38 $36 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a New Graduate Registered Nurse ?

A Registered Nurse (RN) is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar licensing body to obtain a nursing license. An RN's scope of practice is determined by legislation, and is regulated by a professional body or council. Registered nurses are employed in a wide variety of professional settings, and often specialize in a field of practice. They may be responsible for supervising care delivered by other healthcare workers, including student nurses, licensed practical nurses, unlicensed assistive personnel, and les...

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    Associate's Degree

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    New Graduate Registered Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

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36
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of New Graduate Registered Nurse in the United States. The average hourly rate for New Graduate Registered Nurse ranges from $32 to $38 with the average hourly pay of $36. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $32 to $38 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $36.

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