new RN - income questions

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I'm a new registered nurse, and I'm browsing through different hospitals to work for.

Does magnet hospitals offer more pay?

What states in the US are currently offering more pay or have an increase rate?

How much does a new RN usually get paid for? Here in Michigan is only $16/hr, which I thought was quite low. But I'm not sure how does that compare to other states.

Thank you :)

Specializes in Cardiology.

I'm in CT and starting at 28.50 on orientation and 29.50 off. Another hospital I interviewed at in CT started at 31.43. But as others have mentioned, cost of living is a factor here.

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Specializes in CCRN, House Sup, CCT, Unit Director, ICU.

32.28 for new grads in CA.........can I get a woop woop????

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Lol woop woop how much is your cost of living??? Here in TN new grads are starting out in the $21-23/hr range. I'm getting $22, +4.50 after 3pm(I work nights btw), + 8$/hr for weekends. This kind of pay is pretty good in my city, it can get you an apartment on the river. Or a cozy house if you want one.

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Lol woop woop how much is your cost of living??? Here in TN new grads are starting out in the $21-23/hr range. I'm getting $22, +4.50 after 3pm(I work nights btw), + 8$/hr for weekends. This kind of pay is pretty good in my city, it can get you an apartment on the river. Or a cozy house if you want one.

Geez, your shift differentials are awesome! I get around $2.50 extra for working nights, and $2 more on the weekend.

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Anyone know pay rates in upstate NY? Specifically Rochester? (That's the area I will be looking into when I graduate)

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I'm outside of philly and making 35.72 (as a new grad) as a base pay with 25% more per hour for night shift.

My girlfriend who moved to Mass was offered 90k. and a 10k signon/moving bonus

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Specializes in ED.

23.50 here in Miami. Which is not a lot but hey its a job

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Specializes in ER.

CareVun.... if you dont mind me asking... what organization/hospital do you work for? I also live in Philly, but I work in Delaware... started out at $26.80/hr... and am now at $27.90 after 8 months....

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$27.00 /Hour (with differentials $31/ per hour) here in Texas...lovin' it because our cost of living is soooo low!!

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I prefer not to say here but if u pm me illreply with it. Reason its So much is BC I'm in a union

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careVUN - are you talking to me about Rochester pay? If so, PM me. I don't know how to PM lol

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Sorry no that was directed at cwine. Thought I quoted it

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