Travel Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,233/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in New Mexico is $2,233 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,258.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 3,854 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$2,233/week
New Mexico
1% lower than the US average.
$2,258/week
United States
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,147 per week, followed by Silver City, New Mexico ($2,737) and Alamogordo, New Mexico ($2,654). Silver City, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,815. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Nurses is $2,233 per week — Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays 41% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $3,147 | $3,276 |
| Silver City, New Mexico | $2,737 | $3,815 |
| Alamogordo, New Mexico | $2,654 | $3,280 |
| Gallup, New Mexico | $2,482 | $2,634 |
| Taos, New Mexico | $2,416 | $3,060 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in New Mexico?
OR Scrub RN earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in New Mexico, averaging $3,060 per week, followed by LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum ($2,867) and OB/GYN ($2,823). Labor and Delivery has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,239. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Nurses is $2,233 per week — OR Scrub RN earns 37% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| OR Scrub RN | $3,060 | $3,060 |
| LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum | $2,867 | $3,815 |
| OB/GYN | $2,823 | $3,472 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,812 | $3,280 |
| Nursery | $2,678 | $2,686 |
| Labor and Delivery | $2,667 | $4,239 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
South Dakota pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,573 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,356) and Nevada ($2,330). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,250. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Nurses is $2,233 per week — South Dakota pays 15% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $2,573 | $4,105 |
| Nebraska | $2,356 | $4,000 |
| Nevada | $2,330 | $3,316 |
| Arizona | $2,273 | $4,000 |
| Wyoming | $2,262 | $3,944 |
| Colorado | $2,257 | $4,869 |
| Kansas | $2,229 | $4,392 |
| Oklahoma | $2,113 | $5,250 |
| Utah | $1,987 | $3,730 |
| Texas | $1,910 | $4,205 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,280 per week, followed by Modern Healthcare Solutions ($3,264) and OR Staffing Solutions ($3,114). BHS Workforce has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,524. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Nurses is $2,233 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays 47% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS | $3,280 | $3,395 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $3,264 | $3,264 |
| OR Staffing Solutions | $3,114 | $3,114 |
| Agile Health Tech | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $3,091 | $3,139 |
| Carenest Health Services | $3,086 | $3,100 |
| ISC Healthcare | $3,049 | $3,049 |
| BHS Workforce | $3,038 | $3,524 |
| ProKatchers | $3,037 | $3,321 |
| HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING | $3,022 | $3,022 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
L&D RN
- Farmington, New Mexico
- San Juan Regional Medical Center
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 19 others
UP TO $4,239/wk
Labor and Delivery RN
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- University of New Mexico Hospital
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 20 others
UP TO $3,552/wk
Labor and Delivery RN
- Farmington, New Mexico
- San Juan Regional Medical Center
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 23 others
UP TO $3,499/wk
Labor and Delivery RN
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- University of New Mexico Hospital
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 21 others
UP TO $3,456/wk
Med Surg Telemetry RN
- Farmington, New Mexico
- San Juan Regional Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 20 others
UP TO $3,314/wk
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