Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$66.73/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in New Mexico is $66.73 per hour. This is 35% higher than the US average of $43.49.
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$66.73/hour
New Mexico
35% higher than the US average.
$43.49/hour
United States
How does the pay for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
California pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Colorado ($56) and Kansas ($52). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $88. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $67 per hour — California pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $73 | $88 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| Utah | $44 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $43 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($41). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $67 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $61 | $72 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $41 | $41 |
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Del Sol Medical Center
- Sunland Park, NM
$72+/hour
Cardiac PCU RN
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Farmington, NM
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$29-46/hour
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