Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Albuquerque, NM

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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 81% lower than the New Mexico average of $65.18.

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

40% lower than the US average.

$65.18/hour

New Mexico

22% higher than the US average.

$50.60/hour

United States

How Nurse Manager Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is equal to the Albuquerque average

Aurora, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 36% higher than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.

San Antonio, Texas

$45/hour

This is 20% higher than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.

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

Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay Nurse Managers 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 Albuquerque, NM average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour, roughly in line with Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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 Nurse Manager jobs in Albuquerque?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

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

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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