Registered Nurses Salary in New Mexico
Registered Nurses in New Mexico earn a median of $94,340 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $94,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,980
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,300; the top 10% earn over $123,540. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Critical Care Nurses$94,340 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,330 median in New Mexico
- Acute Care Nurses$94,340 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$123,350 median in New Mexico
- Nurse Practitioners$137,520 median in New Mexico
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$405,130 median in New Mexico
Registered Nurses pay in New Mexico
How much do registered nurses make in New Mexico?
The median is $94,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,300 and the top 10% earn over $123,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.