average first year nurse salary
NurseDegreeGuide.com places the average starting salary for registered nurses in the United States at approximately $39,000 per year. A first year RN's average pay rate can range from $19.57 per hour to $25.10 per hour, according to PayScale.com. PayScale.com's estimates translate to approximately $40,700 to $52,200 per year for RNs working a standard 40 -hour work week.