Trauma Nurse salary in New Mexico
A trauma nurse in New Mexico earns an estimated $100,000 a year ($48.08/hr) — about 3% below the U.S. average, with most between $85,820 and $108,920. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Trauma Nurse — New Mexico
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$100,000
-3% vs nationalHourly
$48.08/hr
- Typical range
- $85,820–$108,920
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $130,950
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $78,760
- Newer nurses
Trauma Nurse pay by city in New Mexico
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $101,800 | $48.94 |
Trauma Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How New Mexico compares to states with similar trauma nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in New Mexico
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects trauma nurse pay in New Mexico
Pay slightly below the national median. For a trauma nurse 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 Trauma Nurse 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 1.06× 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 $103,400 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.
Trauma Nurse salary in New Mexico — FAQ
- How much does a trauma nurse make in New Mexico?
- A trauma nurse in New Mexico earns an estimated $100,000 a year — about $48.08 an hour, with most between $85,820 and $108,920. 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 trauma nurses?
- For pay, New Mexico sits about 3% below the national average for trauma nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $100,000 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in New Mexico pays trauma nurses the most?
- Among New Mexico metros we track, Albuquerque tends to have the highest estimated pay for trauma nurses, at roughly $101,800 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does New Mexico trauma nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a trauma nurse is about $103,400 a year, versus an estimated $100,000 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 Trauma Nurse 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 1.06× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national trauma nurse pay adjusted for New Mexico. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.