Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Albuquerque, NM
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$36.08/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $36.08 per hour. This is 67% lower than the New Mexico average of $60.09.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages
$36.08/hour
Albuquerque, NM
41% lower than the US average.
$60.09/hour
New Mexico
16% higher than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities
El Paso, Texas
$43/hour
This is 17% higher than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.
Pueblo, Colorado
$53/hour
This is 32% higher than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$58/hour
This is 38% higher than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Albuquerque?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($37). CoreMedical Group Perm also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 19% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $43 | $43 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on October 8, 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) - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Albuquerque, NM
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Albuquerque, NM
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque
- South Valley, NM
$27-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
$27-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque
- Albuquerque, NM
$27-47/hour
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