Nurse Practitioners Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $138,440 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $66.56
10th percentile $43,960
90th percentile $194,160
Employed locally 1,000
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,960
    25th
    $112,070
    50th (median)
    $138,440
    75th
    $140,820
    90th
    $194,160

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 204% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 104% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,790
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $148,910
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $145,350
    Santa Fe, NM $144,400
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $144,350

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Albuquerque, NM is $66.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.07 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Albuquerque, NM is 7.1% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $43,960 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,070.