Average Registered Nurse Salary

$45.79/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in New Mexico is $45.79 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $41.68.

Last updated on April 25, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$45.79/hour

New Mexico

9% higher than the US average.

$41.68/hour

United States

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Registered Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$36$47
Albuquerque, New Mexico$36$47
Farmington, New Mexico$33$49
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in New Mexico?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Med Surg / Telemetry$35$40
Med Surg$34$40
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
California$74$95
Colorado$49$53
Oklahoma$44$46
Nevada$42$57
Texas$42$50
Kansas$41$46
Arizona$40$45
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CoreCivic$49$49
Core Medical-Perm$41$56

Last updated on April 25, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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