Registered Nurses Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $91,750 -2% vs national
Median hourly $44.11
10th percentile $72,080
90th percentile $108,760
Employed locally 820
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,080
    25th
    $84,400
    50th (median)
    $91,750
    75th
    $108,760
    90th
    $108,760

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 123% Median Registered Nurses salary is 23% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,620
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,680
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $129,740
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $122,650
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $108,490
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $108,470

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,340
    Nurse Practitioners $144,400
    Dental Hygienists $97,090
    Pharmacists $141,210
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $40,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Santa Fe, NM is $44.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.38 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Santa Fe, NM is 2% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $72,080 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,400.