Wealthy Nurse Podcast: Money, FI, Investing for Nurses · Ellaine Maala

#52: What is a COMFORTABLE NURSING SALARY?! [big announcement inside]

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The host claims that all nurses making six figures are on the West Coast, while Midwest nurses generally do not.
The host discusses what constitutes a 'comfortable' nursing salary in the US, revealing stark geographic disparities and sharing data on average RN pay by state. She announces her personal move to the expensive Bay Area and provides actionable advice for nurses to increase their earnings, ultimately advocating for financial independence through investing and side hustles.

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A grounded look at nurse pay and the tradeoffs behind financial comfort.

The discussion frames nurse pay as a relative measure rather than a fixed target, tying it to cost of living, household size, children, and personal priorities.

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If your nurse pay feels big on paper but tight in real life, start here.

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