Registered Nurses Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Registered Nurses in New Mexico earn a median salary of $88,268 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.7% vs the national median of $93,600. An estimated 16,820 registered nurses are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $80,520 to $93,120 depending on location.
$88,268
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$93,120
Highest paying metro
$80,520
Lowest paying metro
16,820
Employed in New Mexico
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Registered Nurses salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico | $93,120 | $80,270 | $103,110 | 1,210 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $93,100 | $80,000 | $110,900 | 2,800 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $91,750 | $84,400 | $108,760 | 820 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $89,590 | $83,340 | $104,720 | 9,890 |
| Farmington, NM | $81,530 | $75,810 | $95,990 | 780 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $80,520 | $77,620 | $94,720 | 1,320 |