How much does a nurse make right out of school?

ChristineN, BSN, RN · Mar 13, 2013

Depends what part of PA you are in. In the eastern side of the state near Philly, new grads can start around $25/hr. However on the western side of the state near Pittsburgh, new grads start around $20/hr. Some parts of the state, especially urban areas that are swamped with nursing programs, are more difficult for new grads to get a job right away. Apply early, apply to a variety of jobs, and if you are dead set on a hospital position, don't be above moving out of state if necessary.

tczapp88 · Mar 13, 2013

Great, thanks. I'm more toward te philadelphia area.

j.ll · Mar 14, 2013

Wow!!

St_Claire, ADN, RN · Mar 14, 2013

Check http://www.salary.com. It was very accurate for my area.

naptime14 · Mar 15, 2013

start around $29/hr. in NE Ohio

Mandy0728 · Mar 24, 2013

That's weird, in NW Ohio, it's only $24

alibee · Mar 26, 2013

Friends of mine who recently were hired at two different major teaching hospitals in Philly (Einstein and HUP) are making $27 and some change as new grad RNs. I work across the bridge in Camden and started at $31/hr.