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 2% higher than the New Mexico average of $35.24.

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

3% lower than the US average.

$35.24/hour

New Mexico

6% lower than the US average.

$37.24/hour

United States

How Nurse Manager Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Dallas, Texas

$37/hour

This is 2% higher than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.

Rochester, New York

$37/hour

This is 1% higher 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 February 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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