What is the average RN salary in Belen?

The average RN salary in Belen is $82,411. This figure is $11,189 lower than the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600 and aligns with the provided RN Salary vs U.S. median of -12%. Belen-specific data reflects local wages for a population of 7,374 residents.

How many hospitals are in Belen?

There are 0 hospitals in Belen, New Mexico. Because the city has no hospitals listed, nurses typically commute to nearby counties for hospital work; local clinic and outpatient sites may exist but no CMS-listed hospital counts apply to Belen itself.

What is the cost of living in Belen?

The cost of living in Belen is slightly below the U.S. average, with a Cost of Living Index of 97 (U.S. average = 100). Housing costs are a key factor in that index; the city's Adjusted Salary calculation uses that COL index to show relative purchasing power.

Is Belen a good place for nurses?

Belen can be a practical choice for nurses seeking lower living costs, but it has tradeoffs: RNs earn $82,411 here and there are 0 hospitals in the city, so many nurses commute to nearby facilities. The city population of 7,374 suggests limited in-city hospital roles but potentially lower housing expenses.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Belen?

The adjusted purchasing power for nurses in Belen is $84,960 as provided; this uses the RN salary and the Cost of Living Index of 97. Compared to the national RN median of $93,600, Belen’s RN salary yields slightly higher local purchasing ability when COL is factored in.

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

Yes — New Mexico is an NLC state, so nurses with a multistate compact license may practice in Belen under compact privileges. This allows licensed RNs from other compact states to work in Belen without obtaining a separate New Mexico single-state license, subject to local employer credentialing.

Nursing in Belen, NM

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