allnurses conducted its first annual Salary Survey to find how various variables such as education level, licensure, experience, geographic location, and even gender affect nursing salary. More than 18,800 respondents provided some very interesting and credible data. Thanks to all of you who participated. We are happy to tell you that the results to the survey will be published in 2 weeks. Since much of the data will be displayed using interactive charts, you will be able to customize the data to help you find things that are pertinent to you.
The attached infographic gives a glimpse of some of our findings. We will be releasing some of the general data during the next couple of weeks. Feel free to ask questions and add your input.
What do you think the average nurse is making?
What do you think is the most popular incentive for nurses?
What's the average BSN salary in your state?
Where's the highest nursing salary for my specialty in the US?
Is it worth getting an MSN?
Here is a list of related articles with some of the general data from the 2015 Salary Survey:
Another factor in the male vs female question is whether or not they work at a union hospital. I work at a union hospital so males and females in the same position with the same number of years of experience make the same amount of money per hour. Of course, I agree with those who say that the men tend to work way more overtime, which then greatly affects annual salary. Then there are also a couple of positions at my hospital that make more money per hour such as the float pool and weekend cadre. I am at the top of the pay scale at my hospital but could make about seven dollars an hour more if I were willing to work in the float pool and about $17 an hour more if I could work weekend cadre, which the men are more likely to work as well.
I am astonished that an LPN would work anywhere for 19-20 dollars an hour. I would not consider applying. I'd go to McDonalds for $15 with less responsibility and less demand on my own health. I was making $68,00 as an OHN for a very large cooperation. I only quit because I needed back surgery because of the other years of abuse in nursing. However I worked mostly in Insurance work doing LTD/STD case management along with some WC the last 20 yrs. I also did critical illness claims review. Insurance pays so much better with better hours!!!
Wake88, BSN, RN
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When you're saying men make more than women, do you mean per hour?
If not, that 90+% might take time off because of maternity leave.
That may be a factor.