Rehabilitation Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Rehabilitation Nurse Salary
$63.03/hour
The average salary for a Rehabilitation Nurse in New Mexico is $63.03 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $50.82.
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Rehabilitation Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$63.03/hour
New Mexico
19% higher than the US average.
$50.82/hour
United States
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 New Mexico average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $63 per hour — Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay 43% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $36 | $47 |
How does the pay for Rehabilitation Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
Arizona pays Rehabilitation Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Colorado ($55) and Texas ($55). Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $63 per hour — Arizona pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $57 | $72 |
| Colorado | $55 | $59 |
| Texas | $55 | $72 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Rehabilitation Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Rehabilitation Nurses, averaging $56 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $63 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $56 | $72 |
Last updated on September 18, 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
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque
- Estancia, NM
$47-72/hour
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- Bosque Farms, NM
$47-72/hour
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque
- Corrales, NM
$27-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque
- Rio Rancho, NM
$27-47/hour
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- HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque
- Albuquerque, NM
$27-47/hour
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