What RNs earn in Albuquerque
Registered nurses in the Albuquerque, NM metro earn a median of $96,040 a year, 2% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $84,450 and $105,690, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Albuquerque ranks #29 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $84,450 – $105,690 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $140,950 | $130,640 – $160,950 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Albuquerque nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,464 a month in Albuquerque, which is roughly 18% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 10,290 RNs work in this metro, the #56 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 99 healthcare employers in Albuquerque, including 45 behavioral health facilities, 18 long-term care facilities, 16 dialysis centers and 10 hospitals.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Albuquerque
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How much do registered nurses make in Albuquerque?
The median RN salary in the Albuquerque, NM metro is $96,040 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $84,450 and $105,690.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Albuquerque?
Nurse practitioners in the Albuquerque metro earn a median of $140,950 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Albuquerque?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,464 a month in Albuquerque, roughly 18% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Albuquerque?
Hospitals in the Albuquerque area include Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, VA New Mexico Healthcare System, Lovelace Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Albuquerque?
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