Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$64.29/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in New Mexico is $64.29 per hour. This is 26% higher than the US average of $47.71.
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$64.29/hour
New Mexico
26% higher than the US average.
$47.71/hour
United States
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay Nursing Home Nurses the most, both averaging $36 per hour. Rio Rancho, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Nursing Home Nurses is $64 per hour — Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay 44% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Arizona ($58) and Kansas ($53). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Nursing Home Nurses is $64 per hour — Texas pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $58 | $72 |
| Arizona | $58 | $61 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Colorado | $46 | $48 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Nursing Home Nurses is $64 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $59 |
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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