RN salary 2013 California, Ohio and MI

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Hi everyone I would like to know how much you guys are making per hour. My hubby wants to move to MI. We are currently living in social. I started my new job as an RN ( night shift) at $28.78 without differential ($4.00 night shift plus $2.00 weekends, plus $1 for my BSN) . Please feel free to PM if you prefer that!

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Ohio new grad approximately 25.00 an hour in a hospital. Where I work we don't get extra for BSN, shift diff of about $5 an hour. But the cost of living here is much less than California.

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I'm a new grad in Michigan but I haven't started working yet, from everything I have heard the starting pay for new grads in the Lansing area is around 26-27/hr not counting shift differentials. I believe most places only offer an additional dollar an hour for BSN for bedside positions. Hope this helps, if you know the area in Michigan I might be able to help you with some information on local hospitals. Good luck.

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Specializes in Neuro ICU and Med Surg.

In the metro Detroit area new grads are starting around $26/hr I believe. My hospital has a 7% shift diff for nights, and $2/hr for weekends.

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thank you :)

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Damn you guys should move to downstate NY. Entry level is starting at 37/hour without differential for nights or BSN right off the bat. 1500$ more per certification, etc etc.

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

I interviewed for a hospital-based SNF position in central CA last year. The pay rate was $32 hourly based on my years of experience. The wage grid for this hospital ranged from $30 to $40 hourly. This was located in a small, isolated town 50 miles from the nearest large city.

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Damn you guys should move to downstate NY. Entry level is starting at 37/hour without differential for nights or BSN right off the bat. 1500$ more per certification etc etc.[/quote']

What is the cost of living though. I imagine that plays a big part of the $10/hr increase. In the area I am currently at you can buy a nice size house in a very good area with virtually no crime for about 125-150k. Apartments start around 500/month but that is for a small one, however you can find some pretty good deals even in the larger areas for around $700/month for a 2 or three bedroom.

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In Western Michigan, the starting rate for a new grad is about $24 an hour. I believe our cost of living is a bit lower than the east side of the state and Ohio, though. And certainly much lower than California.

(I'm guessing when you said you're currently in "social", you typed "socal" or South California and your auto correct switched it. Darn you auto correct! :) )

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Specializes in Neuro ICU and Med Surg.

Yes the West side of the state probably has a slightly lower cost of living. Western MI is beautiful. Haven't been over there in a long time.

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I know I meant SOCAL. thank you

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I live in Toledo Ohio and the new grad rate for an RN is $24

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