Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico

Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$64.33/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in New Mexico is $64.33 per hour. This is 24% higher than the US average of $49.08.

Last updated on October 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$64.33/hour

New Mexico

24% higher than the US average.

$49.08/hour

United States

How does the pay for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

Only Texas reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $53 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Registered Nurses is $64 per hour — Texas pays 18% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Texas$53$60

Last updated on October 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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