Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Albuquerque, NM
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$49.86/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $49.86 per hour. This is 5% lower than the New Mexico average of $52.29.
Last updated on April 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages
$49.86/hour
Albuquerque, NM
7% higher than the US average.
$52.29/hour
New Mexico
11% higher than the US average.
$46.36/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is 38% lower than the Albuquerque average of $49.86.
El Paso, Texas
$39/hour
This is 29% lower than the Albuquerque average of $49.86.
Pueblo, Colorado
$36/hour
This is 40% lower than the Albuquerque average of $49.86.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Albuquerque?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Medical-Perm | $51 | $64 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $50 |
| Jet Health | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on April 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Manager, Hospice
- Hospice de la Luz
- Albuquerque, NM
$90K-100K/year
Charge RN - Progressive Care
- Presbyterian Hospital
- Albuquerque, NM
$41-54/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CVOR
- Core Medical-Perm
- Albuquerque, NM
- 5x8 hrs
$38-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Core Medical-Perm
- Albuquerque, NM
- 5x8 hrs
$38-55/hour
Hospice RN Case Manager
- Ambercare – an Addus family company
- Albuquerque, NM
$35-55/hour
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