Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Fe, NM

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$36.45/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Santa Fe, NM is $36.45 per hour. This is 81% lower than the New Mexico average of $66.07.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$36.45/hour

Santa Fe, NM

26% lower than the US average.

$66.07/hour

New Mexico

30% higher than the US average.

$45.99/hour

United States

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

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

$41/hour

This is 11% higher than the Santa Fe average of $36.45.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 36% higher than the Santa Fe average of $36.45.

El Paso, Texas

$36/hour

This is 2% lower than the Santa Fe average of $36.45.

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 Santa Fe, NM average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Albuquerque, New Mexico pays 12% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Albuquerque, New Mexico	$41	$48
Rio Rancho, New Mexico	$36	$47

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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