What is the average RN salary in Bennington?

The average RN salary in Bennington is $73,385. This figure is 21.6% below the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600, and contrasts with Bennington's adjusted purchasing power of $71,735. Bennington-specific population is 8,772, which can influence local pay scales.

How many hospitals are in Bennington?

There are 2 hospitals serving Bennington, Vermont. The city-level hospital count is 2 for a population of 8,772; the top local hospitals include community acute-care and regional providers commonly listed for Bennington. Hospital Count: 2 and Population: 8,772 are key local metrics.

What is the cost of living in Bennington?

Bennington's cost of living index is 102.3, slightly above the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs in Bennington trend modestly higher than the national baseline, contributing to an adjusted salary listed as $71,735; population here is 8,772, which can affect local housing supply.

Is Bennington a good place for nurses?

Bennington can be suitable for nurses seeking community hospital work; RNs earn $73,385 and the city has two hospitals and a population of 8,772. Quality-of-life factors include small-town amenities and a cost of living index of 102.3, but pay is 21.6% below the U.S. RN median.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Bennington?

The adjusted salary for Bennington nurses is $71,735 after accounting for the cost of living index of 102.3. Compared to the U.S. RN median of $93,600, Bennington's adjusted figure reflects lower purchasing power tied to a $73,385 nominal salary and slightly higher-than-average local costs.

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

Yes — Vermont is an NLC state, so nurses with a multistate compact license can practice in Bennington under multistate privileges. For Bennington nurses, that mobility applies to working across NLC states while maintaining a primary residence in a compact state; population: 8,772 and two local hospitals.

What nursing specialties are most in demand in Bennington?

Primary specialties in demand in Bennington include ICU, Emergency Department (ED), med-surg, L&D, and behavioral health based on the city's two hospitals and acute-care services. Bennington's hospital mix supports inpatient and emergency settings rather than large teaching-hospital specialties; city population is 8,772.

Nursing in Bennington, VT

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