Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico

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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 48% lower than the US average of $53.45.

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

48% lower than the US average.

$53.45/hour

United States

How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

California pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $92 per hour, followed by Colorado ($59) and Kansas ($55). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $113. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Operating Room Nurses is $36 per hour — California pays 154% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
California	$92	$113
Colorado	$59	$63
Kansas	$55	$59
Texas	$55	$61
Arizona	$51	$61
Oklahoma	$46	$46

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 ($44). 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	$44	$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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