Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Carlsbad, NM
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$33.24/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Carlsbad, NM is $33.24 per hour. This is 99% lower than the New Mexico average of $66.07.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Carlsbad, NM compared to State and National Averages
$33.24/hour
Carlsbad, NM
38% lower than the US average.
$66.07/hour
New Mexico
30% higher than the US average.
$45.99/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Carlsbad Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Carlsbad Compare to Other Cities
El Paso, Texas
$36/hour
This is 7% higher than the Carlsbad average of $33.24.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$41/hour
This is 19% higher than the Carlsbad average of $33.24.
Decatur, Texas
$37/hour
This is 10% higher than the Carlsbad average of $33.24.
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Albuquerque, New Mexico pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Rio Rancho, New Mexico ($36). Albuquerque, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Carlsbad, NM average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Albuquerque, New Mexico pays 23% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $41 | $48 |
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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