Salary comparison

Published

I have found this site to be very helpful regarding salaries in different cities throughout the U.S. However, a lot of the threads are a little outdated regarding pay rates, so I was hoping to start a new one. I have noticed that some people get really bent out of shape when it comes to salary discussions, which then causes a lot of bickering, which then causes the thread to end. If you are one of these people, just ignore the post, it doesn't need a bunch of caddy "if you are only worried about the money, you shouldn't be a nurse!" posts. I'm sure I am not the only almost-nurse one who is single, no kids, and ready to move wherever the best opportunity is present. If you would be so helpful as to include:

1. City where you work

2. How many years working as an RN or LPN

3. Take home pay, or hourly pay

It would be much appreciated!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

SC

11 YRS

2600

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Hospice.

TX (Houston area)

RN 2 yrs (in LTC)

$25/hr

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

1. Fort Worth, Texas

2. RN for 2 years, previously an LVN for 4 years

3. $36 per diem rate (acute rehab hospital)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Pedi.

1. Boston

2. 5 years

3. $31/hr base pay.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

1 Northwest, IN

2. RN-acute care

3. $25.25 base, +$2.20 evenings or $3.00 nights

(could make more $$$ in LTC, but love acute care)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in geriatrics.

RN, BSN, Canada. 37.00 plus differentials. 16 months experience.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
RN, BSN, Canada. 37.00 plus differentials. 16 months experience.

Nice! Are you in a high cost of living area?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Southern CA 7 years RN, $45/hr base pay

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.

hawaii honolulu, $39.48 /hr. base pay as a staff nurse,then it goes up to $84,060 salary with specialization. having said that, one has to consider that the cost of living in hawaii is very high, since most of the products are shipped to the island.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Surgical/MedSurg/Oncology/Hospice.

Detroit suburbs

RN 3 years, hospital

$25.43/hr base, 7% night diff, $2/hr weekend diff that includes Friday starting at 1430.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Alabama

BSN

6 years-surgery

26.00/hr

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion