Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Los Alamos, NM

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$34.25/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Los Alamos, NM is $34.25 per hour. This is 95% lower than the New Mexico average of $66.73.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$34.25/hour

Los Alamos, NM

32% 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 Los Alamos Compare to Other Cities

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

$42/hour

This is 19% higher than the Los Alamos average of $34.25.

Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 40% higher than the Los Alamos average of $34.25.

Aurora, Colorado

$55/hour

This is 38% higher than the Los Alamos average of $34.25.

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 Los Alamos, NM average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Albuquerque, New Mexico pays 23% 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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