How much does a registered nurse make in New Mexico?
$94,340a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in New Mexico. That is $45.36 an hour or $7,862 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.36
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,300Median: $94,340Highest 10%: $123,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,300 | $35.72 | |
| 25th | $80,960 | $38.92 | |
| Median | $94,340 | $45.36 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.40 | |
| 90th | $123,500 | $59.39 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $100,800 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $96,040 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $83,310 |
| Farmington, NM | $83,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 21. Illinois | $95,990 |
| 22. Texas | $95,970 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $95,530 |
| 24. New Mexico | $94,340 |
| 25. Michigan | $94,300 |
| 26. Virginia | $93,600 |
| 27. Georgia | $93,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $45.36 ($94,340 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $94,340 against $97,550 nationally, 3% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for registered nurse pay?
New Mexico ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays registered nurses the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $100,800 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.