Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Rio Rancho, NM
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$36.08/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Rio Rancho, NM is $36.08 per hour. This is 40% lower than the New Mexico average of $50.36.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Rio Rancho, NM compared to State and National Averages
$36.08/hour
Rio Rancho, NM
32% lower than the US average.
$50.36/hour
New Mexico
6% higher than the US average.
$47.54/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rio Rancho Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rio Rancho Compare to Other Cities
Pueblo, Colorado
$36/hour
This is 1% lower than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.
El Paso, Texas
$39/hour
This is 7% higher than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$36/hour
This is equal to the Rio Rancho average
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos, New Mexico | $34 | $43 |
Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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