Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$60.98/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in New Mexico is $60.98 per hour. This is 18% higher than the US average of $49.81.
Last updated on September 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$60.98/hour
New Mexico
18% higher than the US average.
$49.81/hour
United States
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 New Mexico average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $61 per hour — Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay 41% 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 Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
California pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Colorado ($56) and Nevada ($53). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $61 per hour — California pays 22% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $74 | $87 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Nevada | $53 | $65 |
| Kansas | $51 | $59 |
| Texas | $49 | $60 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| Arizona | $44 | $45 |
| Utah | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($44). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $61 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $58 | $58 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $44 | $47 |
Last updated on September 5, 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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