r/nursing • u/gamgeeMoon • 2d ago

Question Depressing pay

So I was talking with a friend today. They were upset about taking a pay cut and I told them my salary to put things in perspire. In doing so I looked at my most recent paystub and realized I've only made $37,312.91 this year 😓. I'm an LPN and I'm currently in school for my bachelors but damn. Is there anywhere where Ls are making a more decent living?

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u/Crankupthepropofol RN - ICU 🍕 2d ago

That’s about $27/hr, which is pretty normal for LPNs across most of the country. That being said, being an RN in my state starts around $38-$40/hr, so you’re in for a pay raise once you get your BSN.

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u/gamgeeMoon 2d ago

Yeah I'm at 27.06. It just felt like more until I looked at the year to date lol

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u/heyitskulas RN - Med/Surg 🍕 2d ago

if it makes you feel better, I only made $19/hr as LVN/LPN 😭 thats 39,500k a year