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Nursing Salary Projections for 2011
Are you earning what you deserve?
Jose Fermoso | NursingLink
We keep hearing the demand for nurses is expected to grow, but how much can we expect to earn in the coming year?
Look no further! Whether you’re a nursing aide in Delaware or a registered nurse in California, we’ve rounded up salary projections for 2011 you don’t want to miss.
Find out what you could be earning.
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants all provide basic patient care, such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and moving patients between rooms. Employment for each is expected to grow 19% over the next eight years, a faster-than-average rate compared to the national average. The number of jobs is expected to grow by 2% in 2011 to total 1,552,600, with an annual median wage growth increase to $24,641.
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According to the U.S. Institutes of Labor, the main reason for the growth is because the U.S. population that is moving into elderly homes is growing to record levels and is in greater need of physical and long-term care. In addition, the bad economy is forcing hospitals to discharge patients sooner than normal to less urgent patient care facilities where orderlies can take care of them.
Number of Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants Jobs: 1,469,800 (2008), 1,552,600 (2011), 1,745,800 (2018)
Median Hourly Wages: $11.56
Median Annual Wages: $24,040
Mean Annual Wage for 2011: $24,641
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alove787
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I am an Lpn student, and I will graduate next May. I have already received an offer at a facility in MS starting at 17 an hour.
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over 1 year ago
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nurse_Suzy
over 2 years ago
2 comments
These wages for RNs are WAY OUT OF RANGE!!! At least for Milwaukee, WI where there is an ample supply of nurses. There are at least 10-15 schools in the area chranking out nurses as fast as they can. Wages are way lower, even with agency work.
Gisela2007
over 2 years ago
2 comments
Iam probably moving to Houston TX next year. Does anyone know what a nurse with 6 years experience in critical care makes there. Will go for my PCU certificate in 2011 also
davidrichardson1218
over 2 years ago
2 comments
I'm an LPN in in the bronx. I make 22per and I'm fresh out of school. Friends of mine from school are making 27 and 29per. Can't wait til I get a year exp under my belt. A def 29-35per hour. And its easy to find multiple jobs as a nurse. Nursing is the best! My father, mother, and I are all nurses and wouldn't trade it for anything in this world.
nrsng01
over 2 years ago
2 comments
I will be graduating this May and it is scary with so many statements on how difficult it is to find a job or the pay when I find a job ...
Lynne1
over 2 years ago
2 comments
I might be relocating to the Detroit Area does anyone know what nurses make there?
gatesyk
over 2 years ago
2 comments
Not if you work in Public Health! 1/2 those projections! :(
IrynaNurse
over 2 years ago
2 comments
I am Rn , working in nursing home in Seattle , 2 years exp, 25.25$/h
rondodondo
over 2 years ago
14 comments
Those numbers do not reflect reality. Im an RN at a hospital in Pa and I make 20.65/hr. PATHETIC. Shows why we need a union.....
HerbalNurse
over 2 years ago
466 comments
Yeah, I am agreeing that the mean annual wage is a little high. I am maxed out in base salary, due to being a nurse so long.
goffjmorgan
over 2 years ago
4 comments
Ks, PRN RN with 4 years experience--$35 + differential
lulubelle
over 2 years ago
8 comments
As a CRRN I make $34.00hrly. with Associate Degree
mosh1961
over 2 years ago
2 comments
I live in northern michigan and work in a 218 bed hospital, I make over $30 an hour with 20 years experience.
falishalee
over 2 years ago
2 comments
Thats sad, im a nursing assistant with the government and I make $19/hr...for an RN to make under $20 is absolutely ridiculous!