Registered Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$52.83/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in New Mexico is $52.83 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $42.78.
Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$52.83/hour
New Mexico
19% higher than the US average.
$42.78/hour
United States
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $51 | $65 |
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
| Farmington, New Mexico | $35 | $46 |
| Los Alamos, New Mexico | $34 | $43 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in New Mexico?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in New Mexico?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice | $47 | $55 |
| OR - Operating Room | $36 | $46 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $36 | $45 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $35 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $55 | $59 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $58 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $45 | $64 |
| Jet Health | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on March 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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- Las Cruces, NM
- 5x8 hrs
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- Core Medical-Perm
- Las Cruces, NM
- 5x8 hrs
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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Core Medical-Perm
- Las Cruces, NM
- 5x8 hrs
$125K-150K/year
approximately $60-73/hrView job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Core Medical-Perm
- Albuquerque, NM
- 5x8 hrs
$54-74/hour
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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management
- Core Medical-Perm
- Las Cruces, NM
- 5x8 hrs
$110K-140K/year
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