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
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Las Cruces Compare to Other Cities
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?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max 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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