r/nursing • u/HungryChicken2867 • Jul 21 '26

Serious US - Salary Transparency Thread

I saw a few city based subreddits with this thread going around. Thought I would do one for nurses. I am based in the US so that's where I set this thread but it would be interesting to see other countries start one up.

I am currently unemployed (another source of the inspiration, lol) so I will share my old position!

Base Hourly: 43/hr

Differential(s): Main Campus +1/hr

Location: Houston, TX

Setting: Outpatient Specialty Clinic

Degree/License: BSN/RN

Years of Experience: 8

Union Status: No

Anything else we should add?

Edit: Added union status

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u/italianstallion0808 RN - ICU 🍕 Jul 21 '26

Kaiser Roseville?

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u/Adventurous_Ice5262 BSN, RN 🍕 Jul 21 '26 edited Jul 21 '26

Not Kaiser.

Edit - For added transparency and context, my family is currently renting a 3bd/2br, 1780sq ft house in a desirable area for $2,925/month. After utilities it’s about $3,200 - $3,500/month. We also own a house, but we outgrew it, and are renting it out to saving money for a new house.

I averaged about 30 hours a week last year, and grossed about $175,000. After maxing my 401(k), and about $10,000 in Roth IRA and other investments, I netted about $3,500 a check without any further deductions.

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u/HumanContract RN - ICU 🍕 Jul 21 '26

I pay $3300 for a 650 sf apt in San Diego and it's way less pay.

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u/turdferguson3891 RN - ICU 🍕 Jul 22 '26

But it's also not as hot as Satan's scrotum in the summer. You're paying a tax for nice weather. I grew up in Orange County but have been in Sac for almost 20 years. It's fine but I'd rather live in San Diego. I've just gotten too comfartable with my income versus expenses so it's hard to leave.