Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,147/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in New Mexico is $2,147 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,200.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 3,440 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$2,147/week

New Mexico

2% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Nurses?

Alamogordo, New Mexico pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,667 per week, followed by Silver City, New Mexico ($2,563) and Clovis, New Mexico ($2,534). Silver City, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,650. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Nurses is $2,147 per week — Alamogordo, New Mexico pays 24% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alamogordo, New Mexico$2,667$3,000
Silver City, New Mexico$2,563$3,650
Clovis, New Mexico$2,534$2,900
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in New Mexico?

Director of Nursing earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in New Mexico, averaging $2,974 per week, followed by LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum ($2,862) and OB/GYN ($2,711). LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,104. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Nurses is $2,147 per week — Director of Nursing earns 39% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Director of Nursing$2,974$3,044
LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum$2,862$3,104
OB/GYN$2,711$2,800
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

South Dakota pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,511 per week, followed by Nevada ($2,386) and Nebraska ($2,345). Arizona has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $13,235. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Nurses is $2,147 per week — South Dakota pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,511$4,271
Nevada$2,386$3,611
Nebraska$2,345$3,716
Kansas$2,220$5,637
Arizona$2,196$13,235
Colorado$2,150$3,904
Wyoming$2,135$3,384
Oklahoma$2,072$3,895
Utah$1,905$3,163
Texas$1,883$5,969
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

Prolink Region 4 pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,800 per week, followed by ND Global Consulting Services ($3,104) and ProMed Staffing Resources B ($3,101). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Nurses is $2,147 per week — Prolink Region 4 pays 77% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prolink Region 4$3,800$3,800
ND Global Consulting Services$3,104$3,104
ProMed Staffing Resources B$3,101$3,101
ShareSTAFF$3,080$3,080
The Good Life MedStaff$3,044$3,794
TLC Nursing$3,024$3,024
Millbrook Support Services$3,005$3,005
CloudinfraIT Inc$2,995$2,995
Modern Healthcare Solutions$2,980$3,108
ISC Healthcare$2,923$2,923

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

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