Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Albuquerque, NM

Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$1,336/week

The average salary for a Travel Long Term Care Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $1,336 per week. This is 42% lower than the New Mexico average of $1,893.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 30 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages

$1,336/week

Albuquerque, NM

65% lower than the US average.

$1,893/week

New Mexico

16% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

How Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Glendale, California

$2,322/week

This is 10% higher than the Albuquerque average of $2,087.

Winnemucca, Nevada

$2,231/week

This is 6% higher than the Albuquerque average of $2,087.

Boone, Iowa

$2,261/week

This is 8% higher than the Albuquerque average of $2,087.

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

Only Gallup, New Mexico reports pay data for Travel Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $1,876 per week. Gallup, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,912. For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $1,336 per week — Gallup, New Mexico pays 40% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Gallup, New Mexico$1,876$1,912

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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