Nurse Practitioners pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $66.11 an hour ($137,520 a year). About 1,770 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($132,300). New Mexico ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51.11 | $106,320 |
| 25% of workers | $59.97 | $124,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.11 | $137,520 |
| 75% of workers | $77.38 | $160,950 |
| 90% of workers | $84.15 | $175,020 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $144,250 | 140 |
| Albuquerque | $140,950 | 890 |
| Las Cruces | $131,990 | 210 |
| Farmington | $126,900 | 60 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $94,340 |
| Paramedics | $55,530 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,920 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,040 |
| Pharmacists | $147,000 |
| Physical Therapists | $106,880 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $98,690 |
| Occupational Therapists | $99,170 |
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