Healthcare Rio Rancho, NM Pop. 104,046

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

The median nurse practitioner salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $109,449 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 1.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$109,449
vs State Avg
$-1,216
vs National
$-12,161
Cost of Living
92%

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Rio Rancho by Experience

In Rio Rancho, an entry-level nurse practitioner earns around $81,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $139,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$81,000
$-9,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$109,800
$-12,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$139,500
$-15,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rio Rancho, NM

Percentile Rio Rancho
10th Percentile $78,390
25th Percentile $93,780
Median (50th) $109,449
75th Percentile $129,150
90th Percentile $151,380

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$131,339
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$113,097
Pop. 564,559
Las Cruces, NM
$104,585
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$97,288
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in Rio Rancho

Education

Most nurse practitioner positions require a master's degree. Rio Rancho and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Advanced AssessmentPharmacologyDiagnosisPatient EducationEMR SystemsClinical Decision-Making

Job Outlook

Nationally, nurse practitioner employment is projected to grow 40% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Rio Rancho may vary based on local industry and population growth.