How are the salaries in USA?

Published

Hello, I would like to know what is the average salary of a nurse in USA.

In my country the salaries are really low so I'm starting to consider USA.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Day program consultant DD/MR.

Are you a DR. RN or LVN. I'm confused at the name.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Your question is way too broad. You'd be much better off if you focused on a certain region of the US, since our nation is so huge.

Some experienced RNs in certain US states earn as little as $17 hourly. Other RNs in specific US states are earning $50 hourly. What you earn is dependent upon the cost of living in the specific geographic region.

So, again I ask: "Which part of the US would you like to explore further with regard to pay and salary?"

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I would like to stay on the east coast.

I have the italian title of Doctor in Nursing Sciences.

I don't know what is the equivalent in USA.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Day program consultant DD/MR.

Then to answer a question about salaries would be very hard to do. Have you tired salary.com to see if you can get an idea?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Assisted Living, Med-Surg/CVA specialty.

I'm a new grad RN (Associate's Degree) and I make $22.52 an hour + differential. I work at a local hospital.

I work in Maryland.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I see, so would you say that nurses are payed decently in Maryland?

Or are they on the same salary level of cleaners and bus drivers as in Italy?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Assisted Living, Med-Surg/CVA specialty.

Well, I work in the eastern shore of Maryland, not on the western shore which is where Baltimore/Washington, DC are located (I am about 2.5-3 hours from there). I don;t know what they pay over there.

And I'd also like to say, you shouldn't just be looking at salary. Most places with higher salaries have a higher cost of living.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

But in general can you live a decent life with the salary of a nurse?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
But in general can you live a decent life with the salary of a nurse?
In the US, nursing is considered a "middle income" occupation.
Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Day program consultant DD/MR.

Like OP siad you have to take into the cost of living. New RN's hre in ca. make start at around 30ish an hr. But you also will pay $$$ for rent $850 1brm apt or so upwards of $2500 2-3 brm. The price of home here are in the median of $400,000 for a 2 bedroom.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.

I make 27.11 and have been a nurse for almost 3 years. I made 76k last year.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion