Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Rio Rancho, NM
Average Clinical Nurse Salary
$36.08/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Rio Rancho, NM is $36.08 per hour. This is 83% lower than the New Mexico average of $65.90.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Clinical Nurse salaries in Rio Rancho, NM compared to State and National Averages
$36.08/hour
Rio Rancho, NM
26% 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 Rio Rancho Compare to Other Cities
How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Rio Rancho Compare to Other Cities
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$42/hour
This is 14% higher than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.
Pueblo, Colorado
$53/hour
This is 32% higher than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$58/hour
This is 37% higher than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.
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 Rio Rancho, NM average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Albuquerque, New Mexico pays 17% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $42 | $48 |
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
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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