Registered Nurses pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for registered nurses is $45.36 an hour ($94,340 a year). About 17,980 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). New Mexico ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.72 | $74,300 |
| 25% of workers | $38.92 | $80,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.36 | $94,340 |
| 75% of workers | $49.40 | $102,750 |
| 90% of workers | $59.39 | $123,540 |
Registered Nurses pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $100,790 | 1,090 |
| Albuquerque | $96,040 | 10,290 |
| Las Cruces | $83,310 | 1,280 |
| Farmington | $83,070 | 840 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $39,390 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $59,330 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $137,520 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $37,550 |
| Paramedics | $55,530 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,920 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,040 |
| Pharmacists | $147,000 |
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