What is the average RN salary in Bastrop?

The average RN salary in Bastrop is $84,500. That compares to the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600 (BLS), making Bastrop 9.7% below the national median; Bastrop-specific data also shows an adjusted purchasing-power salary of $87,293 after cost-of-living adjustments.

How many hospitals are in Bastrop?

There are 0 hospitals located in Bastrop city limits. Because Bastrop lists zero hospitals, nearby regional providers and hospitals in neighboring communities typically serve residents, and no top hospital names are listed for Bastrop itself in the provided metrics.

What is the cost of living in Bastrop?

The cost of living index in Bastrop is 96.8, below the U.S. average of 100. Housing tends to be lower than the national average in Bastrop, and the provided adjusted salary figure reflecting purchasing power is $87,293 using the city’s COL index.

Is Bastrop a good place for nurses?

Bastrop can suit nurses seeking lower living costs, but it has 0 hospitals in the city and a population of 9,531, so many clinical positions require commuting. The RN average salary is $84,500 with an adjusted purchasing-power salary of $87,293, balancing lower pay against a COL index of 96.8.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Bastrop?

The pre-computed adjusted salary in Bastrop is $87,293, reflecting purchasing power after the COL index of 96.8. Compared to the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600, Bastrop’s adjusted figure represents a narrower gap in buying power even though the nominal RN salary is $84,500 in the city.

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

Yes — Texas participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses with a multistate compact license have practice privileges in Bastrop. That means compact RNs can work in Bastrop without obtaining a separate Texas single-state license, subject to Texas Board of Nursing rules and criminal background checks.

Nursing in Bastrop, TX

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