salary$140,950 a year$68 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$110,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$179,020per year
Jobs in the area890people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Albuquerque?
Cheap. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 11.9% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Albuquerque, NM area is $140,950 a year ($68 an hour). Most earn between $110,880 and $179,020.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 11.9% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albuquerque, NM metro area.