Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Las Cruces, NM

Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$32.75/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Las Cruces, NM is $32.75 per hour. This is 51% lower than the New Mexico average of $49.32.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Las Cruces, NM compared to State and National Averages

$32.75/hour

Las Cruces, NM

20% lower than the US average.

$49.32/hour

New Mexico

20% higher than the US average.

$39.46/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Las Cruces Compare to Other Cities

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is 9% higher than the Las Cruces average of $32.75.

Odessa, Texas

$32/hour

This is 2% lower than the Las Cruces average of $32.75.

Midland, Texas

$33/hour

This is equal to the Las Cruces average

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$36$47
Albuquerque, New Mexico$36$47

Last updated on December 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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