Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$36.13/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in New Mexico is $36.13 per hour. This is 41% lower than the US average of $50.81.
Last updated on May 8, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$36.13/hour
New Mexico
41% lower than the US average.
$50.81/hour
United States
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Kansas ($54) and Arizona ($51). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Operating Room Nurses is $36 per hour — Colorado pays 63% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $59 | $63 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Arizona | $51 | $61 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| Texas | $45 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($47). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Operating Room Nurses is $36 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 100% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $72 | $72 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $47 | $47 |
Last updated on May 8, 2023. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Socorro, NM
- 5x8 hrs
$38-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Espanola, NM
- 5x8 hrs
$38-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Espanola, NM
- 3x12 hrs
$38-55/hour
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