What is the average RN salary in Hampton?

The average RN salary in Hampton is $97,330. This is 4% above the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600, and it reflects the local market for the town of Hampton with 9,900 residents. The metric $97,330 is the city-specific figure provided for Hampton.

How many hospitals are in Hampton?

There are 0 hospitals located in Hampton. Because Hampton has no in-town hospitals, nurses typically seek employment in nearby cities; local facilities like Portsmouth and Exeter hospitals are common destinations for nurses commuting from Hampton.

What is the cost of living in Hampton?

Hampton's Cost of Living index is 150.8, which is well above the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs are a major driver of the index in Hampton, making rent and mortgage expenses noticeably higher for the 9,900-resident coastal town compared with national averages.

Is Hampton a good place for nurses?

Hampton can be challenging for nurses due to high local costs; the Adjusted Salary is $64,542 after accounting for a Cost of Living index of 150.8. With zero hospitals in Hampton itself, nurses should factor in commuting and regional job availability when assessing quality of life and work options.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Hampton?

The real purchasing power in Hampton is represented by the Adjusted Salary of $64,542 after applying the Cost of Living index of 150.8 to the $97,330 RN salary. Compared to the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600, Hampton nurses have reduced local purchasing power in this 9,900-population town.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Hampton?

Yes — New Hampshire is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so nurses with an active multistate license can practice in Hampton under compact privileges. That mobility helps nurses living in Hampton access jobs in nearby cities without obtaining a separate New Hampshire single-state license.

Nursing in Hampton, NH

Practical guide to nursing in Hampton, NH — salaries, cost of living, hospitals, climate, and what nurses actually earn after local taxes and rent.