Rehabilitation Nurse Salary Guide: Albuquerque, NM
Average Rehabilitation Nurse Salary
$36.08/hour
The average salary for a Rehabilitation Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $36.08 per hour. This is 75% lower than the New Mexico average of $63.03.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Rehabilitation Nurse salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages
$36.08/hour
Albuquerque, NM
40% lower than the US average.
$63.03/hour
New Mexico
20% higher than the US average.
$50.60/hour
United States
How Rehabilitation Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities
How Rehabilitation Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is equal to the Albuquerque average
Lubbock, Texas
$34/hour
This is 7% lower than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.
Tucson, Arizona
$46/hour
This is 22% higher than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Rehabilitation Nurses?
Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay Rehabilitation Nurses 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 Rehabilitation Nurse jobs in Albuquerque?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Rehabilitation Nurses, 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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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque
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