FNP salaries per state

[emetcal1]

I am about to graduate in November as an FNP. Money is definitely not everything, however, I work for Kaiser in San Diego and my hourly wage is pretty good. I fear working as a NP is just going to give me a huge pay cut. I've thought about relocating and I am pretty open to anything. My goal is to have a decent house that doesn't break the bank. Are there any kaiser NPs that know the hourly wages for San Diego, Seattle, Portland, or even Hawaii?

[DrCOVID, DNP]

Nurse Practitioners

[shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP]

Shouldn't you have thought of this before going to NP school?! You didn't say what you did before or what you were making before. But I live in San Diego County and am a new grad NP - all the jobs I'm looking at pay about 100K to start. You are a new grad FNP - and $100K is extremely good money for a starting salary in a profession. I don't know of any new grad RNs that get 100K per year.

[emetcal1]

Well I didn't consider it much because I wanted to become an NP to be happier at my job. The money isn't what is driving me although I don't think I know of anyone who wants to find a new job making less than what they make now. Have you found an NP job yet? Even if I make less I know I will be happier as a provider. Thank you for the feedback.

[shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP]

Yes, I got an NP job within 2 months of graduating. During the training period $90K per year, going up to $140 K within 18 months, based on performance, in a very affordable area. 4 10 hour days, no OT, no on call. I don't know of any new grad RNs who can expect that.

[emetcal1]

Ummm where is this and are they hiring? Lol

[shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP]

My job is in Redding CA. It is in far northern CA, near the Oregon border. 2 hours north of Sacramento. The two major industries are tourism and healthcare. There are a lot of jobs going begging in California in the more inland and rural areas. Those are also very affordable areas.