Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Las Cruces, NM
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$32.75/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Las Cruces, NM is $32.75 per hour. This is 9% lower than the New Mexico average of $35.56.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Las Cruces, NM compared to State and National Averages
$32.75/hour
Las Cruces, NM
42% lower than the US average.
$35.56/hour
New Mexico
31% lower than the US average.
$46.42/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Las Cruces Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Las Cruces Compare to Other Cities
El Paso, Texas
$39/hour
This is 15% higher than the Las Cruces average of $32.75.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$50/hour
This is 35% higher than the Las Cruces average of $32.75.
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is 9% higher than the Las Cruces average of $32.75.
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $50 | $65 |
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
| Los Alamos, New Mexico | $34 | $43 |
Last updated on April 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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