Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Fe, NM
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$36.45/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Santa Fe, NM is $36.45 per hour. This is 3% higher than the New Mexico average of $35.24.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Santa Fe, NM compared to State and National Averages
$36.45/hour
Santa Fe, NM
2% lower than the US average.
$35.24/hour
New Mexico
6% lower than the US average.
$37.24/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Santa Fe Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Santa Fe Compare to Other Cities
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is 1% lower than the Santa Fe average of $36.45.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is 1% lower than the Santa Fe average of $36.45.
Lone Tree, Colorado
$37/hour
This is 3% higher than the Santa Fe average of $36.45.
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 |
| Farmington, New Mexico | $35 | $46 |
Last updated on February 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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