salary$96,040 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$123,540per year
Jobs in the area10,290people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Albuquerque?
Cheap. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 17.5% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Albuquerque, NM area is $96,040 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $80,090 and $123,540.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 17.5% of the median registered nurse 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.