The Average Salary of Entry Level BSN

A BSN is a nurse who has successfully completed a four-year bachelor of science in nursing degree. BSNs are employed as hands-on caregivers in hospitals and schools, and as teachers or admi nistrators. Among the factors that affect a BSN's salary are experience, location and employer type. A BSN holds a bachelor of science in nursing degree. Entry Level Salary A BSN who has been employed less than one year earns a median yearly salary of $49,851, as of September 2010 according to the PayScale website. Experienced Salary PayScale data also show that a BSN's salary increases to $56,270 with one to four years of experience; with five to nine years of experience that pay can rise to about $63,051 a year. After 10 to 19 years BSN's can earn about $66,576 a year; and with 20 or more years of experience, the BSN salary is about $70,733 per year, as of September 2010. Location Considerations The salaries for BSNs vary among states. A BSN employed in Ohio earns a median salary of $62,347, whereas in California, the median salary is $79,603 per year, according to PayScale in September 2010. Employer Considerations Schools or school districts are one of the lower-paying employers; the median salary is $44,206 per year. One of the higher-paying positions is working in a hospital; the median salary is $65,838. These figures reflect data from PayScale as of September 2010. Source: http://www.ehow.com/facts_7194481_average-salary-entry-level-bsn.html Related link http://world-edu.info/average-salary-for-bsn-degree/