LPN salaries in Puget Sound area?

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Hi,

I'm a new LPN moving "back home" to Washington from Texas. Just curious how the salaries compare. I'm making $18.25/hr right now in LTC, although I am more interested in finding work in a hospital setting - so if you know of any hospitals the area hiring, please let me know. Thanks!

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I've heard that RN wage comparison by state on acinet.com is pretty accurate (and know it is for my area).

Here is a link to their LPN wage comparison page.

http://www.acinet.org/acinet/wages3.asp?optstatus=110000000&id=1,11&nodeid=2&soccode=292061&stfips=01&jobfam=29

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Specializes in LTC, Hospital, Staff Development.

Hi there! Welcome "Home"! I am a LPN who works in Puget Sound. I found myself laid off from Correction Nursing. Unfortunately if you have Corrections Experience (jail) you can work in Snohomish County or Pierce County. Benefits are great but the hourly would be about what you have made in Kentucky, which is really hard to live with if you live in the big city. Nursing homes in King County pay about 18-20 dollars an hour depending on experience. Hospitals are about the same, but very competitive and depend on your experience. Clinics about 16-18 dollars an hour depending what County you work in. Agency work pays better and many offer benefits now. If you want to privately or even on this forum e-mail me and let me know what County, I may be able to give you a better idea. I was recently laid off and know the salary range in my County, depending on your specialty and years of experience. I suggest sending out resumes before you even arrive. Just let me know.

Good Luck!!!

CB

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