Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Albuquerque, NM
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$36.08/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $36.08 per hour. This is 57% lower than the New Mexico average of $56.58.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages
$36.08/hour
Albuquerque, NM
35% lower than the US average.
$56.58/hour
New Mexico
14% higher than the US average.
$48.85/hour
United States
How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities
How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities
Amarillo, Texas
$32/hour
This is 11% lower than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.
Littleton, Colorado
$37/hour
This is 4% higher than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.
Englewood, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 35% higher than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay Skilled Nursing Facility 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 Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Albuquerque?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility 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 September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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