Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Albuquerque, NM

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Average Clinical Nurse Salary

$42.12/hour

The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $42.12 per hour. This is 56% lower than the New Mexico average of $65.90.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Clinical Nurse salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages

$42.12/hour

Albuquerque, NM

8% lower than the US average.

$65.90/hour

New Mexico

31% higher than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Pueblo, Colorado

$53/hour

This is 21% higher than the Albuquerque average of $42.12.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$58/hour

This is 27% higher than the Albuquerque average of $42.12.

Tucson, Arizona

$47/hour

This is 11% higher than the Albuquerque average of $42.12.

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Clinical Nurses?

Albuquerque, New Mexico pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Rio Rancho, New Mexico ($36). Albuquerque, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour, roughly in line with Albuquerque, New Mexico.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Albuquerque, New Mexico	$42	$48
Rio Rancho, New Mexico	$36	$47

What are the highest paying Agencies for Clinical Nurse jobs in Albuquerque?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Clinical Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$41	$41

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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