Registered Nurse salary in New Mexico
What registered nurses earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$94,340$45.36 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$80,960 – $102,750Top 10%: $123,540+
Jobs17,9800.95× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $96,040 | $46.17 | 10,290 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $90,630 | $43.57 | 2,270 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $97,230 | $46.74 | 1,350 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $83,310 | $40.05 | 1,280 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $100,790 | $48.46 | 1,090 |
| Farmington, NM | $83,070 | $39.94 | 840 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Illinois · $95,990 Texas · $95,970 Wisconsin · $95,530 Michigan · $94,300 Virginia · $93,600 Georgia · $93,550
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Medical Assistants · $39,230 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940 Medical Records Specialists · $57,470
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in New Mexico?
Registered Nurses in New Mexico earned a median of $94,340 a year ($45.36 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $80,960 to $102,750.
Where in New Mexico do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Santa Fe, NM at $100,790.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.