Free offer decision tool
Which RN offer is actually better?
Put two offers on the same footing. Use your actual written terms, compare them with RN pay in your state, and keep orientation quality in the decision.
Wage context: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. The calculator does not estimate taxes or provide legal or financial advice.
RN 25th percentile
$81,810
RN median in Arizona
$99,500
Median hourly
$48/hr
BLS state figures include RNs across experience levels, employers, and specialties. They are market context—not a promised new-grad rate or a city-level quote.
First-year comparison
Normalize the offers before you choose
| Measure | Offer A | Offer B |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring wages | $69,264 | $69,264 |
| First-year cash with bonus | $72,264 | $69,264 |
| Cash + entered benefits | $75,764 | $74,264 |
| Year-one commute time | 156 hrs | 312 hrs |
Offer A has the higher entered first-year total by $1,500.
That is not automatically the better job. Compare orientation quality, preceptor consistency, staffing, schedule, repayment clauses, and how the specialty fits you.
Benefits need evidence
Enter only employer contributions or benefits you can reasonably value—not the marketing total.
Time is part of the offer
Commute hours stay visible instead of being converted into a fake precise dollar cost.
Bonuses are temporary
Recurring wages are separated from first-year cash. Read every clawback and service obligation.
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