Wages around the country?

Nursing Students CNA/MA

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Specializes in Med/surg/LTC.

:nuke:I was wondering what CNAs in other parts of the country make.

The hospital I work for is starting this year's evaluation process. It is yet again a new process. I was told that they will be researching the wages of several positions to see how they compare. We may see some pay increases depending on what is found. I thought I would do some of my own research, just to see what I could find out. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

I usually make 13.20 an hour, 14.20 on the weekends. This is on day shift. But right now I'm per diem so I'm making 14.20 and 15.20 on the weekends.

Evening shift at my work makes 1.00 more and the night shift makes 4 or 5 dollars more, I can't remember.

Oh and I live in Mass. :)

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nursing home

CNA

outskirts of indy

10-10.50/hr

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Specializes in ER, OB.

In N.E. Indiana I make $9/hr w/ 3 years expirence in a hospital.:(:(:down::madface:

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Specializes in Med/Surg, L&D.

Denver, CO

$11.43 p/hr with $4 night shift diff

In a hospital, starting wage (no experience)

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

Fort Worth, TX

Nursing homes pay between $9 and $12 hourly.

Local hospitals pay between $10 and $13 hourly.

Agency pays up to $17 hourly.

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Specializes in Med/surg/LTC.

Thanks for your responses! Western Wyoming...starting $13.00 and $2 for nights and $2 for weekends. From what I see so far, we are paid on the average what is paid around the country.

A year or so ago starting wage went from $10 to $13. We were very short staffed, no one was applying. Now we have many that apply and take the class, but they don't seem to stay. We also have a sign on bonus, $500 after six months and another $500 after a year. You have to be in compliance with attendance and trainings etc. It was only $600 when I started. Does anyone else have similar incentives?

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We don't have any incentives but I make $15.46/hr on day shift. Evenings are 10% more and overnights are 15% more. Weekends are the same :(

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Specializes in LTC, Telemetry.

I am in Kansas City Missouri, moderate size hospital 12 years experience 13.40 weekday 14.40 weekends. The benefits are great too.

I work in ICU.

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anyone know what it is in arkansas?

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I just started a month ago at a nursing home...

$9.25/hour before promissor certification day shift

$10.25/hour after promissor certification day shift

$1.00/hour extra for pm shift and $1.50/hour for noc shift added to the day shift pay... weekends are no different.

after probation your pay increases on each of those wages by $0.25/hour and if you get a lead position that is another $0.50/hour.

I know, very confusing! So, now that I am certified, working the pm shift and becoming a lead CNA on the floor, I am going to be making $11.75, but because I am not off of the probation period, I will not see the $12.00 mark until August.

As for benefits, they suck!! Thank goodness my husband has health insurance!

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Western Pa seems a little lower, as far as I know so far... seems like most nursing homes pay $7-8 while you are training, after you become "certified" it's around $8.5-9.5, plus shift differential which often seems to be 50 cents to a dollar. Of course, cost of living is supposed to be lower here - but these gas prices!!!!

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