Somebody asked about the 2015 salary poll results:
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What happened to the 2015 Salary Survey Results? Earlier posting said something about 18000 participants...but no results and its almost 2016! It's always very interesting to see how much or little folks are making in other regions of the Country. I think the Salary Threads posted in the past were so much more helpful than sites like Salary Wizard. Would really appreciate it if someone would start one again for 2016!
This got me to thinking. Oaufish is absolutely right. We have not seen the results of the long ago survey yet.
So...as requested, let's start the 2016 salary thread!
Please post
1] state you work/live in
2]Area of nursing you work in and whether you are an LPN, RN, NP or other. Hourly wage, both base and with differentials if they apply. Also include if this is a union facility if you would like.
3] Ballpark Housing costs [rent/mortage payments]. Is the cost of living in your area high or low compared to wages?
OK. I'll start.
WI
RN in LTC/SNF making $28.00/hrs base and $1.50-$3.00/hr shift differential, we are not union
COL is fairly low. My housing costs run about $650 - $700 a month including utilities.
3. Fortunate to have benefits through my spouse so I take local agency contracts. I'm paid $48 an hour, $2.00 for nights and $2.50 for weekends. 1.5x hourly for overtime and holidays. The work is steady. COL is more than other places I've lived but certainly reasonable...we rent a 2300 sq foot apt in a good part of town for $1350/month.
Job in NICU, Per diem no more money then Full or Part time. Based on experience, my base rate $31/hr.
Housing: OUTRAGEOUS. Can't get anything better then townhouse for less then $400k
Mindylane said:
1. Northern Virginia (considered "DC suburbs").
2. NICU, BSN. Started as a new grad at $25 an hour. Have been working there since 7/2014 and now make $29 an hour, base.
3. Very high cost of living area -- the first place we lived in (with a roommate) was a 2-bedroom for $1900. We moved further out and now pay $1435 for a 2-bedroom, in a much less nice area.
I guess I should also add that I work part-time as a Life Care Planner and make $32.50 an hour doing that, but it's a telecommuting job, and the office is based in Tampa, FL.
Some of the housing costs I'm reading just amaze me! Where I live $1000/month rent will get you a mansion and to buy a house for over 1 million means it is a Hollywood star worthy property. Those $70.00/hr wages aren't making me so jealous anymore.
Some of the housing costs I'm reading just amaze me! Where I live $1000/month rent will get you a mansion and to buy a house for over 1 million means it is a Hollywood star worthy property. Those $70.00/hr wages aren't making me so jealous anymore.
What is the average salary for nursing in Wisconsin?
Some of the housing costs I'm reading just amaze me! Where I live $1000/month rent will get you a mansion and to buy a house for over 1 million means it is a Hollywood star worthy property. Those $70.00/hr wages aren't making me so jealous anymore.
COL in WI varies a lot. I posted before but I'm in a northern Milwaukee suburb and renting a one bedroom isn't bad but larger options can be expensive.
Madison is more expensive too.
We we do have a decent COL though, at least I think so, I've never lived anywhere else.
New new grads get hired fairly quickly, and ADNs are hired into hospitals. New grad salaries start at 25/HR+ in the couple of systems I know personally.
Some of the housing costs I'm reading just amaze me! Where I live $1000/month rent will get you a mansion and to buy a house for over 1 million means it is a Hollywood star worthy property. Those $70.00/hr wages aren't making me so jealous anymore.
Your weather makes me not so jealous of a $1,000 mansion..
what is the average salary for nursing in Wisconsin?
I am in northern WI and average wage for a new hire with no experience is around $21 - $23 in LTC, maybe $1.00 or so less in assisted living and home health and about $28 base in the hospitals. Most LTC facilities have shift and weekend differentials, all 4 local hospitals do as well.
I can't say what wages are in larger areas like Madison or Milwaukee but I bet they are higher. On the other hand I bet the COL is a little higher for housing at least as well.
2]Area of nursing you work in and whether you are an LPN, RN, NP or other. Hourly wage, both base and with differentials if they apply. Also include if this is a union facility if you would like. Ortho, RN, $33.45 base, union
3] Ballpark Housing costs [rent/mortage payments]. Is the cost of living in your area high or low compared to wage Mortgage $1,300. Cost of living is a bit high in regards to taxes, food, and utilities. However, the wage is decent for the cost of living.
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ScrappytheCoco
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1. Wisconsin
2. ED
3. Fortunate to have benefits through my spouse so I take local agency contracts. I'm paid $48 an hour, $2.00 for nights and $2.50 for weekends. 1.5x hourly for overtime and holidays. The work is steady. COL is more than other places I've lived but certainly reasonable...we rent a 2300 sq foot apt in a good part of town for $1350/month.