Healthcare Rio Rancho, NM Pop. 104,046

Registered Nurse Salary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

The median registered nurse salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $73,098 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 1.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median

$73,098

vs State Avg

$-812

vs National

$-8,122

Cost of Living

92%

Registered Nurse Salary in Rio Rancho by Experience

In Rio Rancho, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $52,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $103,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$52,200

$-5,800 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$73,800

$-8,200 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$103,500

$-11,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rio Rancho, NM

Percentile	Rio Rancho	NM State	National
10th Percentile	$51,660	$52,234	$57,400
25th Percentile	$60,120	$60,788	$66,800
Median (50th)	$73,098	$73,910	$81,220
75th Percentile	$90,990	$92,001	$101,100
90th Percentile	$108,720	$109,928	$120,800

Registered Nurse Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Rio Rancho

Education

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

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCritical ThinkingCommunicationEMR SystemsBLS/ACLS

Job Outlook

Nationally, registered nurse employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Rio Rancho may vary based on local industry and population growth.