Which field makes more money?

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Can anyone give me some insight on how much these fields make out of school in Texas? How much should i expect per hour for each field?

Registered Nursing

Respiratory Therapy

Radiology Tech

Physical Therapist Assistant

Which is the most/least challenging?

Thanks in advance

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anyone? :)

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

Perhaps this should be posted in the Texas Nurses Forum for a wider array of responses from actual Texans who can accurately answer this question. Good luck!

http://www.allnurses.com/forums/f175/

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Specializes in Geri, Home Health, OB GYN.

Of course no one can give you an exact amount,but I 'm from Wichita Falls and asked around.... Here are some estimates.

Registered Nursing- anywhere between $18-24 depending on place

Respiratory Therapy- Hospital only starts at $15/hr, from what I here don't be afraid or grossed out by snot.

Radiology Tech- my boyfriend is the Director of Radiology @ a Rehab Hosp. and make about $5,000/month but pretty boring

Physical Therapist Assistant- about the same as the Resp. Therapist.

Good luck in what you do, but Please, please don't do nursing for the money.

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I agree with Lovablelvn...don't go in it for the money. Those are the ones that end up "eating their young."

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Specializes in OR Internship starting in Jan!!.

Rad Techs tend to make more than Resp Therapists, but a little less than nurses.

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Of course no one can give you an exact amount,but I 'm from Wichita Falls and asked around.... Here are some estimates.

Registered Nursing- anywhere between $18-24 depending on place

Respiratory Therapy- Hospital only starts at $15/hr, from what I here don't be afraid or grossed out by snot.

Radiology Tech- my boyfriend is the Director of Radiology @ a Rehab Hosp. and make about $5,000/month but pretty boring

Physical Therapist Assistant- about the same as the Resp. Therapist.

Good luck in what you do, but Please, please don't do nursing for the money.

Um about the PTA- PTA's make from $22-$32/hr. they are in the top 10 most fast growing careers. They need PTA's so much right now that there getting $2,000-$5,000 sign in bonus if you work for them. There starting PTA's now at $30.00/hr. Nurses are not on the top ten anymore. sad for us. and PTA's are a lot more satisfied and happier than nurses. PTA's have flexible hours. Also PTA's when they work per diem they could make about $6,000 a month. I know this cuz I have friends and cousins that are working in this field. :uhoh21:

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