Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

The highest paying employer in New Mexico for Long Term Care Nurse jobs is Perm Staff Jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 17% lower than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in New Mexico.

Q: What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Santa Fe is currently the highest paying city in New Mexico for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $47/hr. This is 78% lower than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in New Mexico. Other top paying cities include Sombrillo, paying up to $47/hr, Rio Rancho, paying up to $47/hr, and Albuquerque, paying up to $47/hr.

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$64.75/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in New Mexico is $64.75 per hour. This is 27% higher than the US average of $47.57.

Last updated on June 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$64.75/hour

New Mexico

27% higher than the US average.

$47.57/hour

United States

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

How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Arizona	$58	$63
Texas	$55	$72
Kansas	$53	$59
Colorado	$46	$48
Nebraska	$46	$51

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$55	$60
Lux Travel Nurse	$49	$49

Last updated on June 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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