Starting pay in Maryland

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I am recently am recently a new grad (Dec 2009) and have worked in a trauma hospital in Pennsylvania. My wife is originally from the Baltimore area and talks about moving back that way. Just curious on what a new grad RN may make at the Trauma Center in Baltimore or even in any of the surrounding areas? Thanks in advance for any info!

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Specializes in General adult inpatient psychiatry.

I was offered and took $24.50/hour + $3.50 night shift differential when I started as a new grad a year ago.

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Thank you very much for your input. Do you think that is a ball park figure for where ever you may work in that area? My inlaws are convinced I can make so much more money down there in relation to working in Pennsylvania. I am making around $4 less /hour up here but the cost of living between Pennsylvania and Maryland is crazy! Thanks again for all your help!

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Specializes in General adult inpatient psychiatry.
Thank you very much for your input. Do you think that is a ball park figure for where ever you may work in that area? My inlaws are convinced I can make so much more money down there in relation to working in Pennsylvania. I am making around $4 less /hour up here but the cost of living between Pennsylvania and Maryland is crazy! Thanks again for all your help!

My friend working at Hopkins makes about the same as me and we're from the same graduating class. I know you can make more if you're a traveling, contract, or per diem nurse though.

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Specializes in Psych/CD/Medical/Emp Hlth/Staff ED.

Salary.com surveys local pay ranges for specific jobs, they seem to be pretty accurate.

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In Annapolis new grads are making $26.50.

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