Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$50.30/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in New Mexico is $50.30 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $49.52.
Last updated on April 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$50.30/hour
New Mexico
2% higher than the US average.
$49.52/hour
United States
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 New Mexico average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $50 per hour — Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay 28% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
California pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by Colorado ($56) and Nevada ($53). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $84. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $50 per hour — California pays 39% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $70 | $84 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Nevada | $53 | $65 |
| Texas | $50 | $60 |
| Kansas | $49 | $59 |
| Arizona | $44 | $46 |
| Oklahoma | $41 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($44). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $58 | $58 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $44 | $47 |
Last updated on April 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Las Palmas Medical Center
- Sunland Park, NM
$45-72/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Clovis, NM
- 3x12 hrs
$38-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Santa Fe, NM
- 3x12 hrs
$33-49/hour
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