Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Carlsbad, NM
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$33.24/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Carlsbad, NM is $33.24 per hour. This is 83% lower than the New Mexico average of $60.98.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Carlsbad, NM compared to State and National Averages
$33.24/hour
Carlsbad, NM
53% lower than the US average.
$60.98/hour
New Mexico
17% higher than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Carlsbad Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Carlsbad Compare to Other Cities
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$32/hour
This is 4% lower than the Carlsbad average of $33.24.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$58/hour
This is 43% higher than the Carlsbad average of $33.24.
Aurora, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 41% higher than the Carlsbad average of $33.24.
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay Medical Surgical 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 Carlsbad, NM average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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