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.
I just got offered a part time psych RN position $31/hr $1 night differential $5 weekend differential. Ventura, CA
I currently work full time as a PHN $38.44/hr + $0.81 +$0.81 for two different certs. $40.06/ hr Ventura, CA
rent for a crap studio $1000. $1200-$1400 for 1 bed room. but I got lucky and I living in a 5 bedroom house with 4 other roommates $550 a month $70-100 utilities.
Does anyone know the real reason for the wage disparity between Northern and Southern California?
The cost of living is very high in the Bay Area . I actually knew someone who lived in SoCal and worked in NorCal. He would stay in a cheap hotel three nights a weeks and make BANK then drive back home in SoCal for MUCH cheaper rent. LOL
The cost of living is very high in the Bay Area . I actually knew someone who lived in SoCal and worked in NorCal. He would stay in a cheap hotel three nights a weeks and make BANK then drive back home in SoCal for MUCH cheaper rent. LOL
Is that the actual reason?
I live in NorCal. Much of NorCal's COL is equal or less than SoCal yet our wages are still significantly higher. Why does the greater Sacramento area pay approximately $10/hr more than LA and SD?
I live in NorCal. Much of NorCal's COL is equal or less than SoCal yet our wages are still significantly higher. Why does the greater Sacramento area pay approximately $10/hr more than LA and SD?
I shouldn't say nor cal...I mean the Bay Area. I know places like San Joaquin county is much cheaper than Ventura county or Orange County
I live in NorCal. Much of NorCal's COL is equal or less than SoCal yet our wages are still significantly higher. Why does the greater Sacramento area pay approximately $10/hr more than LA and SD?
Much of the Sacramento area pulls and competes with the work pool out of the Bay Area so to be competitive the wages are artificially high. Even some of the hospitals, like the Kaiser, are actually a part of the Bay Area union so wage decisions made in San Francisco are pulled over into Sacramento.
I live in NorCal. Much of NorCal's COL is equal or less than SoCal yet our wages are still significantly higher. Why does the greater Sacramento area pay approximately $10/hr more than LA and SD?
Unionization is much stronger in nor cal. The nurses unionize system wide as opposed to individual hospitals wide resulting in a stronger voice. I relocated from so cal (orange county) I made 32$hr in the ICU down there with a 6$/hr night shift differential and my apartment was 1600$ a month. I made 52$hr in the ER in sacramento when I relocated and 3 years later I'm with a new hospital making 70$hr base with 8$ Hr swing differential. Oh and my mortgage on a 4 bed house is 1900$ a month. Totally worth the relocation. ?
Cost of living in SF is def higher than OC or san diego, but its more expensive than living inland in northern California. While I miss the weather family quality of life is more important.
Unionization is much stronger in nor cal. The nurses unionize system wide as opposed to individual hospitals wide resulting in a stronger voice. I relocated from so cal (orange county) I made 32$hr in the ICU down there with a 6$/hr night shift differential and my apartment was 1600$ a month. I made 52$hr in the ER in sacramento when I relocated and 3 years later I'm with a new hospital making 70$hr base with 8$ Hr swing differential. Oh and my mortgage on a 4 bed house is 1900$ a month. Totally worth the relocation. ?
Cost of living in SF is def higher than OC or san diego, but its more expensive than living inland in northern California. While I miss the weather family quality of life is more important.
I agree! I just got my one year as of Jan 20th. I currently make $42/HR in Ventura county and that isn't bad...but the COL is really expensive. For a 1B 1B apartment it's ~$1300/mo. I am just trying to figure out my next career move before I head up to Nor Cal. I work in Public Health.
alice_DNPxPMHNP, DNP, APN, NP
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I just got offered a part time psych RN position $31/hr $1 night differential $5 weekend differential. Ventura, CA
I currently work full time as a PHN $38.44/hr + $0.81 +$0.81 for two different certs. $40.06/ hr Ventura, CA
rent for a crap studio $1000. $1200-$1400 for 1 bed room. but I got lucky and I living in a 5 bedroom house with 4 other roommates $550 a month $70-100 utilities.