Best Paid State For Nursing

ITRY2BGOOD · Mar 24, 2004

I hope this helps in some way. I have worked in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware and by far Delaware is the highest by at least $1.50 to $5.00 more depending on the shift and how technical the case. This is also Homehealth care.

Sandy

Freeda · May 11, 2004

I noticed that you note Hawaii. My husband is from Hawaii and the amount of money you would need to make to even be able to afford to live there would be ridiculous. Most people make it by living several generations in one house.

nsFAMU · Jul 9, 2004

I just read your post and www.salary.com had the info that you want. You can be even more specific and compare by cities and the national average for all jobs including some nursing specialities. There is also a cost of living calculator so that you won't make the mistake of accepting the place with the highest pay but also the highest cost of living. Travel nursing does sound good, but since you're a new grad you need a good orientation program first.

suzanne4, RN · Jul 10, 2004

From your post, it sounds like being a travel nurse would suit you. Have you ever considered doing that?

Travel nurse for a new grad: no way, they surely should get their head examined. You are expected to be able to function without any orientation, just jump in and function.

Blackcat99 · Jul 10, 2004

:) I have heard that Nevada is the best. Good jobs and cheaper housing than most places.

chris_at_lucas_RN, RN · Jul 10, 2004

And some states do not have income tax. Texas and Nevada are two.

You could google to find the others.

I did get an email from a recruiting agency. They were offering about $80,000 for travelers.

jesl · Jul 12, 2004

And some states do not have income tax. Texas and Nevada are two.
You could google to find the others.
I did get an email from a recruiting agency. They were offering about $80,000 for travelers.

How do you get to know what states are income tax free? Can you tell me which states are compact states? I have been traveling for 4 yrs and would like to go to Hawaii sometime. $80,000 sure would help my finaces!!!!

jesl · Jul 12, 2004

How do you get to know what states are income tax free? Can you tell me which states are compact states? I have been traveling for 4 yrs and would like to go to Hawaii sometime. $80,000 sure would help my finaces!!!!

Does anyone out htere travel? :balloons:

Audreyfay · Jul 13, 2004

Travel to Hawaii and make extra money? I think not! The cost of living is so high there that you will soon find out that the income pays for your living expenses, and not much more. Food, gas, and everything else are very expensive. Color me...been there, done that!

chris_at_lucas_RN, RN · Jul 14, 2004

jesl said:

How do you get to know what states are income tax free?

I just googled for the info in a moment of pique when I thought I might like to dump my current situation in favor of a geographic cure.....

Seven states have no state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. Two others, New Hampshire and Tennessee, tax only dividend and interest income.

purplemania, BSN, RN · Jul 14, 2004

you can find out the compact states by going to https://www.NCSBN.org/index.htm

Euskadi1946 · Jul 14, 2004

bashy said:

best paid state for nursing

I am a new grad. I have a list of states that I am considering going to, but I need to find out what the salary ranges are especially for a new grad. I have Hawaii, maryland, newyork, georgia, california and nevada on my mind so far. Is there somewhere that ranks states according to salary for nursing and standard of living. I would like to do a comparison.

The state of Nevada is wonderful because there is no state income tax...