I get paid $40 per hour in seattle washington and the cost of living in my area is not that high. My rent is around $875 with one bedroom. Two bedroom is $989 typically. I work for this really good agency that hires you for high amount. I make $86,090-161,280. I love my job and the agency I work for. If you work hard and really care for your patients, they will give you what you trully deserve. Many nurses work hard, but they don't get paid enough for their hard work.