{"id":11285,"date":"2024-06-06T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nursemk.wpengine.com\/negotiating-salary-could-help-close-nursing-wage-gap\/"},"modified":"2024-06-07T11:34:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T15:34:22","slug":"negotiating-salary-could-help-close-nursing-wage-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nurse.com\/solutions\/blog\/negotiating-salary-could-help-close-nursing-wage-gap","title":{"rendered":"Negotiating Salaries Can Empower Nurse Candidates and Address the Wage Gap"},"content":{"rendered":"

How often do nurses negotiate their salaries? Not often enough, according to our most recent salary survey.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the 2024 Nurse Salary and Job Satisfaction Report<\/em><\/a> by Nurse.com, 36% of nurses across all license types revealed they negotiate their salaries always or most of the time. When compared to the 2022 report, only 18% of nurses of all licensures always negotiated their salary.<\/p>\n

When it comes to the gender pay gap, not negotiating salary with prospective and current employers may be a contributing factor in why this gap still exists between male and female nurses.<\/p>\n

A 2024 study of gender pay gaps in healthcare occupations<\/a> uncovered that male RNs still outearn female RNs. The 2024 Nurse.com report revealed similar findings, with the median salary for male RNs being $6,000 higher than female RNs. Compared to our 2022 data (showing a $14,000 gap), this number is narrowing. But like other professions, this gap still exists.<\/p>\n

As the demand for nurses continues to rise, the discussion of negotiating salaries in nursing has become increasingly important. With the gender pay gap being a prevalent issue in healthcare, it is crucial to understand the impact of negotiating salaries and how it can empower nurses and make pay more equitable in the profession.<\/p>\n

Addressing the gender pay gap<\/h2>\n
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Alice Benjamin, FNP-C<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nearly half (40%) of male nurses negotiate their salary always or most of the time, compared to 36% of female nurses, according to our Nurse.com report.<\/p>\n

The goal of attaining equitable pay among all nurses is possible. But achieving this goal involves actions from every level, from nurse leaders to staff nurses, according to Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C, Chief Nursing Officer Consultant for Nurse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Benjamin has been in nursing for over 25 years and has worked alongside recruiters and other hiring staff to help provide onboarding, training, and orientation for new and experienced nurses alike. Supporting organizations in these areas allowed her to see through a different lens and understand the importance of pay equity in nursing.<\/p>\n

Benjamin said nurses and staff at each level can advocate for change in the following ways:<\/p>\n