Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$63.03/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in New Mexico is $63.03 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $51.22.
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$63.03/hour
New Mexico
19% higher than the US average.
$51.22/hour
United States
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay Long Term Care Nurses the most, both averaging $36 per hour. Rio Rancho, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Long Term Care Nurses is $63 per hour — Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay 43% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
Arizona pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Colorado ($55) and Texas ($55). Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Long Term Care Nurses is $63 per hour — Arizona pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $56 | $72 |
| Colorado | $55 | $59 |
| Texas | $55 | $72 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
| South Dakota | $42 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Long Term Care Nurses is $63 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 42% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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