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Hey everyone. Just wondering if any RNs in the Boston area would be willing to share their hourly pay/monthly income? I'm wondering how anyone affords to live/work in this area with rent prices! My husband and I are looking to relocate but can't seem to agree on a location, and Massachusetts is on our list. Any help is appreciated!

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Specializes in Pedi.

I make around $42/hr. Where are you looking to rent? The rent is highly variable. My mortgage for a 3 bedroom house in a residential area of the city is easily less than the rent for a studio or 1 bedroom downtown.

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Specializes in Intake, Home Care.

I make 29/hour but I work in Weymouth. But I get a Veteran pension as does my husband.

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Specializes in Intake, Home Care.

I live in Quincy

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I've been looking in areas surrounding Boston such as Lynn, Medford, Winchester, etc. Most of the rent prices I see are $2500+. We're looking for at least a 2 bedroom in a good school district.

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I have my BSN and OCN with 4+ years experience in acute care for adult hematology/oncology. I'm looking for a position in oncology but wouldn't mind trying critical care either. I've been reading that it's extremely difficult to find a job in Boston without knowing someone which is daunting.

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Specializes in Pedi.
I have my BSN and OCN with 4+ years experience in acute care for adult hematology/oncology. I'm looking for a position in oncology but wouldn't mind trying critical care either. I've been reading that it's extremely difficult to find a job in Boston without knowing someone which is daunting.

Dana Farber nurses are the highest paid nurses in the state. At least they were the last I knew. That's 100% outpatient oncology.

You can't find something for less than $2500 in Lynn? I find that rather surprising. (Lynn Lynn City of Sin is what it's known as around here.) Winchester (and just about any town that starts with a W) is expensive. Medford, Malden and Melrose are overall pretty affordable. Maybe my definition of affordable is different because I'm used to the cost of living around here though. My mortgage for my 3 bedroom house in Boston is around $1800.

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That doesn't sound bad. What general area do you live in if you don't mind my asking.

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What better way is there to learn about income and affordability in your career if you're relocating then by asking nurses who live and work in your designated destination?

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My friend works at mass general making $56/hr. Don't go to Lynn.... has bad reputation and as someone else said "Lynn Lynn city of sin." I live in beverly which is about 30 min north of Boston.. easy drive and affordable rent. I live in a 3br apt which is huge that's $1650/mth. If you end up working 2nd or 3rd shift you shouldn't have to worry about traffic either.. hope this helps a little and good luck

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