Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Rio Rancho, NM
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$36.08/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Rio Rancho, NM is $36.08 per hour. This is 75% lower than the New Mexico average of $63.03.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Rio Rancho, NM compared to State and National Averages
$36.08/hour
Rio Rancho, NM
36% lower than the US average.
$63.03/hour
New Mexico
22% higher than the US average.
$48.91/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Rio Rancho Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Rio Rancho Compare to Other Cities
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is equal to the Rio Rancho average
Amarillo, Texas
$32/hour
This is 11% lower than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.
Littleton, Colorado
$37/hour
This is 4% higher than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.
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 Rio Rancho, NM average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour, roughly in line with Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Rio Rancho?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Rio Rancho, NM average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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