Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Rio Rancho, NM
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$36.08/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Rio Rancho, NM is $36.08 per hour. This is 81% lower than the New Mexico average of $65.47.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Rio Rancho, NM compared to State and National Averages
$36.08/hour
Rio Rancho, NM
24% lower than the US average.
$65.47/hour
New Mexico
31% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Rio Rancho Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Rio Rancho Compare to Other Cities
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$41/hour
This is 12% higher than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
$33/hour
This is 10% lower than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.
El Paso, Texas
$36/hour
This is 1% lower than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.
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 Rio Rancho, NM average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Albuquerque, New Mexico pays 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $41 | $48 |
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Rio Rancho?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Rio Rancho, NM average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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