By: Sarah K. Wells MSN RN CEN CNL

Pay transparency is a growing demand across industries, including healthcare. 

Applicants want to know the compensation for a job before applying for a position. Thanks to pay transparency laws, job seekers in 10 states currently see the wage or salary of a role in the job posting.  

Why is pay transparency important? 

Pay transparency supports pay equity, which is still a big issue in nursing. Becker’s recently highlighted gender pay disparities in nursing, which shocked me. As a former ED nurse, I’m not easy to shock. 

No transparency laws in your state? Try this:  

• Research nurse wages in your area on websites like Glassdoor or search the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website. 

• Ask someone. Snoop around on social media nursing groups and ask about pay for facilities. Do this anonymously whenever possible to avoid problems with potential employers. 

• Explore growing platforms like Bluem, where nurses will be able to anonymously report their wages. 

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About the Author: Sarah K. Wells, MSN, RN, CEN, CNL is an experienced nurse career strategist dedicated to helping nurses and nurse practitioners of all experience levels and specialties achieve success in their nursing and NP journeys. Sarah founded New Thing Nurse to help provide support and guidance to the nursing community in a simple and direct format. Sarah’s vision is to foster a more supportive and fulfilled nursing world that spreads throughout healthcare and beyond.