Compare Oregon and Washington new grad Salaries

[SkateBetty]

I'm considering the Portland area, as well as parts of Washington (Seattle, Bellingham, Olympia and others). Can somebody compare these spots, and give me an idea of what to expect as a new grad as far as salary? Where can you get the most value buying a home? Thank you!

[futureRN07]

I live in Portland and attend OHSU's nursing program. I don't know about all of the other hospitals but at OHSU new grads stary out at $25 on days and $31 on nights. As far as affordable living goes, houses in the Portland area run around $250,000 for a modest 3 bed 2 bath, and I do mean modest. If you get out into the surrounding smaller towns you can find a small 3 bed 2 bath for around $170,000-200,000. It's definitely not cheap and it doens't seem to be getting any better. Hope this helps.

[Rosewine]

I am looking at all the RN wage differentials...If I am not wrong, the hospitals in Portland seem to have comparable base rates. However, OHSU seems to have the highest night differential. I wonder.

*curious*

[lindarn]

I am looking at all the RN wage differentials...If I am not wrong, the hospitals in Portland seem to have comparable base rates. However, OHSU seems to have the highest night differential. I wonder.

*curious*

Washington also has no state income tax.

Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN

Spokane, Washington

[awj23]

OHSU RNs worked hard to win that differential by sticking together for 56 days.