Registered Nurses Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $93,120 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.77
10th percentile $67,510
90th percentile $124,320
Employed locally 1,210
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,510
    25th
    $80,270
    50th (median)
    $93,120
    75th
    $103,110
    90th
    $124,320

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicians, All Other$255,530
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,240
    Emergency Medical Technicians$36,420
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,650
    Pharmacists$140,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northern New Mexico is $44.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northern 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $67,510 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,270.