Registered Nurses Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,100 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.76
10th percentile $66,360
90th percentile $130,310
Employed locally 2,800
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,360
    25th
    $80,000
    50th (median)
    $93,100
    75th
    $110,900
    90th
    $130,310

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,390
    Nurse Practitioners $136,410
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,680
    Pharmacists $135,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Eastern New Mexico is $44.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.53 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Eastern New Mexico is 0.5% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $66,360 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,000.