Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Las Cruces, NM
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$32.75/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Las Cruces, NM is $32.75 per hour. This is 54% lower than the New Mexico average of $50.30.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Las Cruces, NM compared to State and National Averages
$32.75/hour
Las Cruces, NM
55% lower than the US average.
$50.30/hour
New Mexico
1% lower than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Las Cruces Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Las Cruces Compare to Other Cities
El Paso, Texas
$44/hour
This is 25% higher than the Las Cruces average of $32.75.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is 9% higher than the Las Cruces average of $32.75.
Amarillo, Texas
$32/hour
This is 1% lower than the Las Cruces average of $32.75.
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, both averaging $36 per hour. Rio Rancho, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Las Cruces, NM average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay 10% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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