Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist salary in New Mexico
A certified registered nurse anesthetist in New Mexico earns an estimated $224,760 a year ($108.06/hr) — about 5% below the U.S. average, with most between $196,390 and $279,630. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist — New Mexico
EstimatedMedian annual pay
$224,760
-5% vs nationalHourly
$108.06/hr
- Typical range
- $196,390–$279,630
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $322,530
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $147,490
- Newer nurses
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist pay by city in New Mexico
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $227,130 | $109.20 |
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist pay in nearby-paying states
How New Mexico compares to states with similar certified registered nurse anesthetist pay.
Other nursing roles in New Mexico
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects certified registered nurse anesthetist pay in New Mexico
Pay slightly below the national median. For a certified registered nurse anesthetist specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The New Mexico figure adjusts the national RN average of $236,590 for local pay levels — a factor of 0.95× (about 5% below the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official New Mexico wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for New Mexico, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in New Mexico make this page more precise over time.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist salary in New Mexico — FAQ
- How much does a certified registered nurse anesthetist make in New Mexico?
- A certified registered nurse anesthetist in New Mexico earns an estimated $224,760 a year — about $108.06 an hour, with most between $196,390 and $279,630. That's about 5% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and New Mexico's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is New Mexico a good state for certified registered nurse anesthetists?
- For pay, New Mexico sits about 5% below the national average for certified registered nurse anesthetists. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $224,760 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in New Mexico pays certified registered nurse anesthetists the most?
- Among New Mexico metros we track, Albuquerque tends to have the highest estimated pay for certified registered nurse anesthetists, at roughly $227,130 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does New Mexico certified registered nurse anesthetist pay compare to the national average?
- The national figure for a certified registered nurse anesthetist is about $236,590 a year, versus an estimated $224,760 in New Mexico — about 5% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate based on national nurse pay and local cost of living. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
New Mexico figures are estimated by adjusting the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS national median for local pay levels (a state adjustment of 0.95×).
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 3, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national certified registered nurse anesthetist pay adjusted for New Mexico. Last reviewed July 3, 2026.