Nurse Manager salary in New Mexico
A nurse manager in New Mexico earns an estimated $122,640 a year ($58.96/hr) — about 3% below the U.S. average, with most between $105,250 and $133,580. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Nurse Manager — New Mexico
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$122,640
-3% vs nationalHourly
$58.96/hr
- Typical range
- $105,250–$133,580
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $160,600
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $96,590
- Newer nurses
Nurse Manager pay by city in New Mexico
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $124,850 | $60.02 |
Nurse Manager pay in nearby-paying states
How New Mexico compares to states with similar nurse manager pay.
Other nursing roles in New Mexico
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects nurse manager pay in New Mexico
Pay slightly below the national median. For a nurse manager 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
Public wage data does not report Nurse Manager separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in New Mexico (May 2025) and applies a 1.30× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official New Mexico wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $126,820 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for New Mexico, based on national pay and local pay levels — 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.
Nurse Manager salary in New Mexico — FAQ
- How much does a nurse manager make in New Mexico?
- A nurse manager in New Mexico earns an estimated $122,640 a year — about $58.96 an hour, with most between $105,250 and $133,580. That's about 3% 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 nurse managers?
- For pay, New Mexico sits about 3% below the national average for nurse managers. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $122,640 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in New Mexico pays nurse managers the most?
- Among New Mexico metros we track, Albuquerque tends to have the highest estimated pay for nurse managers, at roughly $124,850 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does New Mexico nurse manager pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a nurse manager is about $126,820 a year, versus an estimated $122,640 in New Mexico — about 3% 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 for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report Nurse Manager separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in New Mexico (May 2025) and applies a 1.30× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national nurse manager pay adjusted for New Mexico. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.