Registered Nurse Jobs in New Mexico
Across 38 live Registered Nurse listings in New Mexico, median advertised pay is $106K (75th percentile $129K), based on the 17 that state a salary; New Mexico ranks 13th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Lifepoint Health (5), Presbyterian Healthcare Services (4), Broadlawns Medical Center (3).
38+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 17 roles pay ~$106k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
17 jobs · 13 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
17 jobs · 13 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Broadlawns Medical CenterSocorro, NM
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Registered Nurse Pay in New Mexico: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in New Mexico today, then New Mexico against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 38
- Live median
- $106k
- 75th $129k · n=17
- 12-mo median
- $99k
- Pay rank
- #13 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #13
- 12-mo postings
- 135
Registered Nurse roles in New Mexico advertise $7k above the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NM | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (this page) | $99k | — | 4.5/10 | 135 |
| Hawaii#1 | $121k | +$23k | 4.4/10 | 42 |
| California#2 | $119k | +$21k | 4.3/10 | 1240 |
| Coloradoborders | $94k | −$5k | 4.5/10 | 399 |
| Arizonaborders | $93k | −$6k | 4.4/10 | 420 |
| Utahborders | $91k | −$7k | 4.0/10 | 198 |
| Texasborders | $91k | −$8k | 4.1/10 | 1519 |
| Oklahomaborders | $82k | −$16k | 4.1/10 | 340 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Mexico; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Lifepoint Health (5), Presbyterian Healthcare Services (4), Broadlawns Medical Center (3)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in New Mexico.
How much do registered nurses earn in New Mexico?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 10% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in New Mexico right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Lifepoint Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Genesis Administrative Services, Broadlawns Medical Center, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in New Mexico are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 38 registered nurses positions in New Mexico listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in New Mexico
Lifepoint Health5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Presbyterian Healthcare Services4 open roles here · WLB 49/100
Broadlawns Medical Center3 open roles here · WLB 48/100
Genesis Administrative Services3 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Giacare2 open roles here · WLB 70/100Lovelace Health System2 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Professional Case Management2 open roles here · WLB 85/100University of New Mexi2 open roles here · WLB 69/100