Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico

Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$56.58/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in New Mexico is $56.58 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $52.33.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$56.58/hour

New Mexico

8% higher than the US average.

$52.33/hour

United States

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 New Mexico average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay 36% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$36$47
Albuquerque, New Mexico$36$47
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

Arizona pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Kansas ($55) and Texas ($53). Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour, roughly in line with Arizona.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Arizona$57$72
Kansas$55$59
Texas$53$72
Colorado$46$46
Oklahoma$44$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 35% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax 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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