How much does a nurse practitioner make in New Mexico?
$137,500a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in New Mexico. That is $66.12 an hour or $11,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.12
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,300Median: $137,500Highest 10%: $175,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 25th | $124,700 | $59.97 | |
| Median | $137,500 | $66.12 | |
| 75th | $161,000 | $77.38 | |
| 90th | $175,000 | $84.14 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $144,300 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $141,000 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $132,000 |
| Farmington, NM | $126,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 8. Nevada | $140,700 |
| 9. Connecticut | $138,500 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $137,600 |
| 11. New Mexico | $137,500 |
| 12. Montana | $137,200 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $136,000 |
| 14. District of Columbia | $135,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $66.12 ($137,500 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $137,500 against $132,300 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for nurse practitioner pay?
New Mexico ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays nurse practitioners the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $144,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.