Registered Nurses Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #21 of 51 · NM
6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $95,290 ≈ $46/hr
Median annual salary $94,340
Employment 17,980
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $74,300P25 $80,960 Median $94,340P75 $102,750P90 $123,540
About 80% of registered nursess in New Mexico earn between $74,300 and $123,540. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in New Mexico is $95,290, about 6% below the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $100,790 | $103,680 | 1,090 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $97,230 | $98,160 | 1,350 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $96,040 | $96,770 | 10,290 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $90,630 | $90,980 | 2,270 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $83,310 | $88,350 | 1,280 |
| Farmington, NM | $83,070 | $88,150 | 840 |