Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$28.65/hour
The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in New Mexico is $28.65 per hour. This is 86% lower than the US average of $53.39.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$28.65/hour
New Mexico
86% lower than the US average.
$53.39/hour
United States
How does the pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
California pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $81 per hour, followed by Colorado ($57) and Texas ($52). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $92. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $29 per hour — California pays 183% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $81 | $92 |
| Colorado | $57 | $67 |
| Texas | $52 | $60 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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