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Registered Nurse Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$45.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,906/year ($5,992/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $94,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,980 Registered Nurse jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Registered Nurse salary of $94,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $71,906 — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
| Gross (median) | $94,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,925 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,217 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$3,292 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,906 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,992 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in New Mexico?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in New Mexico is $94,340 per year ($45.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,960 and $102,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $94,340, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $71,906 per year ($5,992 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 17,980 Registered Nurse jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.