Registered Nurse salary in New Mexico
The median registered nurse in New Mexico earns $42.43 an hour, or $88,260 a year. That’s $2.57 below the national median, ranking #21 of 51.
- Median hourly$42.43
- Median yearly$88,260
- Bottom 10% earn under$33.96/hr
- Top 10% earn over$58.27/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$45.37
- RNs employed17,510
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, New Mexico, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in New Mexico
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $29.21/hr | $60,760/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $17.80/hr | $37,030/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $66.56/hr | $138,440/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in New Mexico
- Outpatient Staff Registered NurseVeterans Health AdministrationFarmington, NM$71k–$130k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 13, 2026
- Registered Nurse Multi-Drug Resistant Program CoordinatorVeterans Health AdministrationAlbuquerque, NM$76k–$137k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 27, 2026
- Supervisory Nurse (Tour)Indian Health ServiceGallup, NM$107k–$139k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 18, 2026
- Nurse (Pediatrics)Indian Health ServiceShiprock, NM$73k–$110k/yrRNPediatricsFull-timeCloses Nov 9, 2026
- Nurse (Registered Nurse) Recruitment Incentive - Direct HireBureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemMultiple locations (105)$50k–$122k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Sep 30, 2027
- Home Health Registered NurseCenterWell (Humana)Albuquerque, NM$49–$69/hrRNFull-time