What is the average RN salary in Rye?

The average RN salary in Rye is $97,330. That figure is 4% above the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600 and is the city-specific number used for Rye comparisons. Rye's population (5,277) and local cost pressures influence how far that salary stretches.

How many hospitals are in Rye?

There are 0 hospitals located in Rye. Because Rye has no in-town hospitals, nearby hospitals outside town would serve residents and nurses; the town population is 5,277, which helps explain limited in-town hospital presence.

What is the cost of living in Rye?

Rye's cost of living index is 150.8, which is 50.8 points above the U.S. average of 100. Housing is a major factor in that index for Rye; combined with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation and 253 sunny days, the town's housing-driven COL makes everyday expenses notably higher than the national norm.

Is Rye a good place for nurses?

Rye can be challenging for nurses despite a $97,330 average RN salary because the cost of living index is 150.8 and the town has 0 hospitals. Quality-of-life factors like temperate climate (56°F high) and 253 sunny days may appeal, but commuting to nearby hospitals is likely required.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Rye?

The adjusted salary in Rye is $64,542 after accounting for local costs; this adjusted figure is calculated from the reported salary and the cost of living index of 150.8. With an on-paper RN salary of $97,330, that $64,542 adjusted value shows lower buying power versus the U.S. median context.

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

Yes — New Hampshire participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so multistate license holders may practice in Rye under NLC privileges. That mobility option helps nurses living in Rye (population 5,277) access employers across state lines without obtaining a separate New Hampshire license.

Nursing in Rye, NH

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