Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Rio Rancho, NM
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 2% higher than the New Mexico average of $35.24.
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
3% lower than the US average.
$35.24/hour
New Mexico
6% lower than the US average.
$37.24/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Rio Rancho Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Rio Rancho Compare to Other Cities
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is equal to the Rio Rancho average
Grand Junction, Colorado
$35/hour
This is 2% lower than the Rio Rancho average of $36.08.
Lone Tree, Colorado
$37/hour
This is 4% higher 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 |
| Farmington, New Mexico | $35 | $46 |
Last updated on February 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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