Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Albuquerque, NM

Q: What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Sunland Park is currently the highest paying city in New Mexico for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs, paying up to $72/hr. This is 50% higher than the average pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse roles in New Mexico. Other top paying cities include Santa Fe, paying up to $47/hr, Sombrillo, paying up to $47/hr, and Rio Rancho, paying up to $47/hr.

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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 58% lower than the New Mexico average of $56.90.

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

34% lower than the US average.

$56.90/hour

New Mexico

15% higher than the US average.

$48.28/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is equal to the Albuquerque average

Amarillo, Texas

$32/hour

This is 11% lower than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.

Lubbock, Texas

$34/hour

This is 7% lower than the Albuquerque average of $36.08.

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico	$36	$47
Albuquerque, New Mexico	$36	$47

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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