What is a hourly rate of pay for a LVN/LPN in bay area?

[sweetmya]

What is the hourly rate of pay for a LVN/LPN in bay area? I was filling out my first application and it's asking salary desired but I'm not sure what I should write down?? What would be start of pay for a new nurse with no LVN/LPN experience at all?

How much did you start off with when you started your first job as a LPN?

[mcorye91]

You should write "open" where it says salary desired, once you get the interview then you could discuss that. Yea, so write open, without the quotations of course lol

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

$23 to $28 hourly is an appropriate pay range for a brand new LVN in the San Francisco Bay area since the cost of living there is very expensive, but the nursing jobs are extremely difficult to find in that part of the country for both LVNs and RNs.

[sweetmya]

You should write "open" where it says salary desired, once you get the interview then you could discuss that. Yea, so write open, without the quotations of course lol

Thanks. I wrote down open as u suggested. :)

[sweetmya]

$23 to $28 hourly is an appropriate pay range for a brand new LVN in the San Francisco Bay area since the cost of living there is very expensive, but the nursing jobs are extremely difficult to find in that part of the country for both LVNs and RNs.

THanks commuter. I think I'll just leave it at 'open' when I apply for applications next time. I'm in san jose, so I'm not sure how much the pay rate is at every facility ...writing open sounds much better n easier lol.

[Peds_Nurse]

I agree with both responses. Put "open" or "negotiable" on your application and/or resume. Also, I graduated from LVN school in San Jose also and know there are very few nursing jobs open there, which is why I moved after graduation to the Sacramento area. there are many openings in Sacramento and Redding areas, so if you can relocate, I would suggest it.

[caliotter3]

I left San Jose because of no work. Also caution you to beware of employers that will offer you work at a lower wage than others. Get to know fellow nurses and they may tell you their pay rates. Only way to know if you are being treated fairly. Just because work is scarce or nonexistent, does not mean you have to work for peanuts. Or, if you choose, you can work for lower wages and at least you are aware that the employer values Suzy Q more than you by paying her $4 an hour more. Your choice to work under these circumstances. "Open" is the best answer for the job application. Specifics can be discussed in the interview.