What is the average RN salary in Fabens?

The average RN salary in Fabens is $74,000. This is 20.9% below the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600, and it reflects local pay conditions for a town of 5,460 residents. The figure comes from current local metrics and should be compared to national benchmarks like the BLS median.

How many hospitals are in Fabens?

Fabens has 0 hospitals located within the town limits. With no in-town hospital facilities, nurses in Fabens commonly commute to hospitals in nearby communities; the local metric lists zero hospitals and a population of 5,460, indicating limited onsite inpatient infrastructure.

What is the cost of living in Fabens?

Fabens has a cost of living index of 87.1, which is below the U.S. average of 100. Housing and general expenses are lower than the national norm; the provided COL index 87.1 and the town population of 5,460 both reflect a smaller, lower-cost community environment.

Is Fabens a good place for nurses?

Fabens can work for nurses seeking lower living costs, but it offers fewer local hospital jobs. The town has zero hospitals and a population of 5,460, while RN pay is $74,000 — 20.9% below the U.S. median of $93,600 — so quality-of-life benefits must be balanced against limited local clinical opportunities.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Fabens?

Adjusted purchasing power for Fabens RNs is $84,960, using the provided adjusted salary figure and COL index 87.1. Compared to the U.S. RN median of $93,600, this adjusted figure shows a narrower gap when local costs are included, though raw pay remains $74,000 in Fabens.

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

Yes — Texas is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so multistate license holders can practice in Fabens under compact privileges. RNs with a valid NLC multistate license may work in Fabens without obtaining a separate Texas single-state license, subject to standard compact rules.

Nursing in Fabens, TX

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