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 73% lower than the New Mexico average of $63.03.
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
38% lower than the US average.
$63.03/hour
New Mexico
20% higher than the US average.
$50.37/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.
Montrose, Colorado
$32/hour
This is 15% lower than the Santa Fe average of $36.45.
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Santa Fe, New Mexico pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $36 per hour, followed by Rio Rancho, New Mexico ($36) and Albuquerque, New Mexico ($36). Santa Fe, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Santa Fe, NM average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour, roughly in line with Santa Fe, New Mexico.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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