Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Farmington, NM

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$34.71/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Farmington, NM is $34.71 per hour. This is 92% lower than the New Mexico average of $66.73.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Farmington, NM compared to State and National Averages

$34.71/hour

Farmington, NM

30% lower than the US average.

$66.73/hour

New Mexico

32% higher than the US average.

$45.28/hour

United States

How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Farmington Compare to Other Cities

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

$42/hour

This is 18% higher than the Farmington average of $34.71.

Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 39% higher than the Farmington average of $34.71.

Aurora, Colorado

$55/hour

This is 37% higher than the Farmington average of $34.71.

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Albuquerque, New Mexico pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $42 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 Farmington, NM average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Albuquerque, New Mexico pays 22% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Albuquerque, New Mexico	$42	$48
Rio Rancho, New Mexico	$36	$47

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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