Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Albuquerque, NM

Q: What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Santa Fe is currently the highest paying city in New Mexico for Nurse Manager jobs, paying up to $47/hr. This is 1% higher than the average pay for Nurse Manager roles in New Mexico. Other top paying cities include Sombrillo, paying up to $47/hr, Rio Rancho, paying up to $47/hr, and Albuquerque, paying up to $47/hr.

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Average Nurse Manager Salary

$36.08/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Albuquerque, NM is $36.08 per hour. This is 37% lower than the New Mexico average of $49.32.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Nurse Manager salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages

$36.08/hour

Albuquerque, NM

9% lower than the US average.

$49.32/hour

New Mexico

20% higher than the US average.

$39.46/hour

United States

How Nurse Manager Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Palm Springs, California

$74/hour

This is 51% higher than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.

Overland Park, Kansas

$32/hour

This is 12% lower than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.

Independence, Missouri

$33/hour

This is 9% lower than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Nurse Managers?

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

Last updated on December 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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