Salary guide of nurses in the USA
25th May 2007
By Carmela Bignotia (OFW Guide)
The rise of the aging population in the USA made recruitment of foreign nurses necessary. Many nurses from other countries are attracted by the promise of the high salary combined with good working and living conditions. But not all nurses in the USA received the same salary.
Factors that can determine the wage of a nurse are years of experience, licenses, certifications, nature of the job, and place of work. The minimum wage and tax rates of a particular US state are also factors to consider.
The following information will help you gain an idea about the average annual salary of a registered nurse in America:
Starting Salary (Registered Nurse): USD 39,000
Salary may vary according to specialization:
Staff Nurse (Infection Control Department): USD 60,892
Transplant Coordinator: USD 65,612
Clinics: USD 37,300
Hospitals: USD 74,760
Salary may vary according to position:
Head Nurse: USD 78,732
In Charge of Intensive Care Unit: USD 83,900
Nursing Director: USD 102,200
(Note: Nursing directors requires an advanced degree)
Clinical Nurse Specialist: USD 73,350 to USD 78,000
Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwifery): USD 81,000 to 87,100
Nurse Practitioner: USD 78,283 to USD 84,000
Certified Nurse Anesthetist: USD USD 127, 213
Chief Nurse Anaesthetist: USD 157, 213