Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Rio Rancho, NM

Q: What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Sunland Park is currently the highest paying city in New Mexico for Nursing Home Nurse jobs, paying up to $72/hr. This is 50% higher than the average pay for Nursing Home Nurse roles in New Mexico. Other top paying cities include Santa Fe, paying up to $47/hr, Sombrillo, paying up to $47/hr, and Rio Rancho, paying up to $47/hr.

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$36.08/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Rio Rancho, NM is $36.08 per hour. This is 78% lower than the New Mexico average of $64.29.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Rio Rancho, NM compared to State and National Averages

$36.08/hour

Rio Rancho, NM

33% lower than the US average.

$64.29/hour

New Mexico

25% higher than the US average.

$48.16/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Rio Rancho Compare to Other Cities

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is equal to the Rio Rancho average

Amarillo, Texas

$32/hour

This is 11% lower than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.

Lubbock, Texas

$34/hour

This is 7% lower than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico	$36	$47
Albuquerque, New Mexico	$36	$47

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Rio Rancho?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$37	$37

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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