What are the main factors that influence an ER Unit Nurse Leader's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for ER Unit Nurse Leader?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for ER Unit Nurse Leader roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An ER Unit Nurse Leader's salary?

An ER Unit Nurse Leader's salary grows with experience: starting around $92,440 for beginners, reaching about $94,099 at mid-level, and approach $97,889 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an ER Unit Nurse Leader?

ER Unit Nurse Leader salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for ER Unit Nurse Leader roles are District of Columbia $114,320, California $113,880, Massachusetts $112,370. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of ER Unit Nurse Leader roles make?

Salaries for ER Unit Nurse Leader level roles vary by specialization: Unit Nurse Leader: $136,240; ER Nurse Practitioner: $132,915; Nursing Unit Team Leader: $116,500; Occupational Health Unit Nurse Leader: $113,390; Obstetrics Unit Nurse Leader: $111,590.

ER Unit Nurse Leader Salary in New Mexico

How much does an ER Unit Nurse Leader make in New Mexico?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an ER Unit Nurse Leader in New Mexico is $95,630 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an ER Unit Nurse Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,633
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,080 to $104,530
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,296

10% $79,296

50% (Median) $95,630

90% $112,633

ER Unit Nurse Leader Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,530	$8,711	$2,010	$50
Average	$95,630	$7,969	$1,839	$46
25th Percentile	$87,080	$7,257	$1,675	$42

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Key Factors That Influence ER Unit Nurse Leader Salaries

An ER Unit Nurse Leader's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects ER Unit Nurse Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ER Unit Nurse Leader's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $92,440
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,823
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,099
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,630
Expert (over 8 years): $97,889

Levels	Salary
Entry Level ER Unit Nurse Leader	$92,440
Intermediate Level ER Unit Nurse Leader	$92,823
Senior Level ER Unit Nurse Leader	$94,099
Specialist Level ER Unit Nurse Leader	$95,630
Expert Level ER Unit Nurse Leader	$97,889

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How Do ER Unit Nurse Leader Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract ER Unit Nurse Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $114,320.
California: $113,880.
Massachusetts: $112,370.

District of Columbia $114,320 California $113,880 Massachusetts $112,370 Washington $111,950 New Jersey $111,910 Alaska $111,770 Connecticut $110,340 New York $109,760

Hawaii $107,920 Rhode Island $107,050 Maryland $106,460 Minnesota $105,650 Colorado $105,340 Illinois $105,240 Oregon $104,850 Delaware $104,560

New Hampshire $104,380 Virginia $103,970 Pennsylvania $102,780 Nevada $102,190 North Dakota $101,990 Michigan $101,680 Wisconsin $101,570 Vermont $101,340

Texas $100,710 Maine $100,670 Arizona $100,610 Ohio $100,530 Georgia $99,580 Indiana $99,110 Wyoming $99,020 Utah $98,870

Iowa $98,810 Kansas $98,310 Louisiana $98,170 North Carolina $98,120 Missouri $98,100 Florida $97,690 Montana $97,480 Nebraska $97,270

Kentucky $97,160 South Carolina $96,740 Tennessee $96,490 Idaho $96,380 New Mexico $95,630 Oklahoma $95,460 Alabama $94,860 South Dakota $93,830

Arkansas $93,280 West Virginia $92,980 Mississippi $92,080

Top Paying Cities for ER Unit Nurse Leaders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $96,650
Belen: $96,110
Bernalillo: $96,820

Algodones, NM $96,650 Belen, NM $96,110 Bernalillo, NM $96,820 Bluewater, NM $94,790 Bosque, NM $95,400 Casa Blanca, NM $95,620 Cedar Crest, NM $96,900 Cedarvale, NM $93,100

Cerrillos, NM $96,720 Claunch, NM $92,760 Coyote, NM $95,290 Cuba, NM $95,140 Cubero, NM $95,830 Edgewood, NM $96,470 Estancia, NM $95,320 Gallina, NM $94,790

Counselor, NM $94,850 Grants, NM $94,680 Milan, NM $95,060 Isleta, NM $96,990 Jarales, NM $96,020 Jemez Pueblo, NM $96,180 Jemez Springs, NM $95,890 Laguna, NM $96,300

La Jara, NM $95,030 La Joya, NM $94,810 Lindrith, NM $94,700 Los Lunas, NM $96,620 Mcintosh, NM $95,840 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $95,200 Moriarty, NM $95,520 Mountainair, NM $94,490

Nageezi, NM $94,730 New Laguna, NM $95,780 Paguate, NM $95,850 Pena Blanca, NM $96,920 Peralta, NM $96,770 Placitas, NM $96,820 Ponderosa, NM $96,060 Prewitt, NM $94,760

Regina, NM $94,820 Sandia Park, NM $96,660 Corrales, NM $97,020 San Fidel, NM $95,270 San Rafael, NM $94,860 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $96,660 San Ysidro, NM $96,530 Stanley, NM $95,510

Tijeras, NM $96,670 Tome, NM $96,490 Torreon, NM $96,170 Veguita, NM $95,400 Willard, NM $94,320 Youngsville, NM $95,320 Bosque Farms, NM $96,950 Clines Corners, NM $94,930

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $96,730 Cochiti Lake, NM $96,860 Albuquerque, NM $97,080 Kirtland Afb, NM $97,080 Rio Rancho, NM $96,920 Gallup, NM $94,890 Brimhall, NM $94,630 Church Rock, NM $94,670

Continental Divide, NM $94,600 Crownpoint, NM $94,680 Fence Lake, NM $94,260 Fort Wingate, NM $94,640 Gamerco, NM $94,800 Mentmore, NM $94,650 Mexican Springs, NM $94,640 Ramah, NM $94,470

Rehoboth, NM $94,700 Thoreau, NM $94,710 Tohatchi, NM $94,620 Vanderwagen, NM $94,640 Zuni, NM $94,620 Navajo, NM $94,740 Jamestown, NM $94,510 Pinehill, NM $94,390

Sheep Springs, NM $94,720 Smith Lake, NM $95,080 Yatahey, NM $94,690 Farmington, NM $95,140 Aztec, NM $95,320 Blanco, NM $94,870 Bloomfield, NM $94,760 Flora Vista, NM $95,240

Fruitland, NM $94,650 Kirtland, NM $95,240 La Plata, NM $95,280 Navajo Dam, NM $95,230 Shiprock, NM $95,100 Waterflow, NM $95,050 Newcomb, NM $94,660 Sanostee, NM $94,720

Santa Fe, NM $97,570 Abiquiu, NM $94,900 Alcalde, NM $96,550 Amalia, NM $94,760 Arroyo Hondo, NM $94,620 Arroyo Seco, NM $94,730 Canjilon, NM $94,610 Canones, NM $95,470

Carson, NM $94,990 Cebolla, NM $94,660 Cerro, NM $94,690 Chama, NM $95,080 Chamisal, NM $96,300 Chimayo, NM $96,970 Cordova, NM $96,810 Costilla, NM $95,150

Taos Ski Valley, NM $94,430 Dixon, NM $96,210 Dulce, NM $95,080 El Prado, NM $94,820 El Rito, NM $95,250 Embudo, NM $95,710 Espanola, NM $96,860 Glorieta, NM $97,190

Hernandez, NM $95,960 Ilfeld, NM $96,300 La Madera, NM $95,080 Lamy, NM $96,820 Llano, NM $96,100 Los Alamos, NM $97,050 White Rock, NM $97,240 Medanales, NM $96,060

Ojo Caliente, NM $95,500 Los Ojos, NM $94,850 Pecos, NM $96,890 Penasco, NM $95,750 Petaca, NM $94,520 Questa, NM $94,790 Ranchos De Taos, NM $95,290 Red River, NM $94,520

Ribera, NM $95,130 Rowe, NM $96,390 San Cristobal, NM $94,520 San Jose, NM $96,150 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $96,620 Santa Cruz, NM $96,940 Serafina, NM $94,890 Taos, NM $94,760

Tererro, NM $97,200 Tesuque, NM $97,570 Tierra Amarilla, NM $94,760 Trampas, NM $95,670 Tres Piedras, NM $94,490 Truchas, NM $96,540 Vadito, NM $95,620 Valdez, NM $94,590

Vallecitos, NM $94,520 Velarde, NM $96,060 Villanueva, NM $94,950 Spaceport City, NM $93,010 Las Vegas, NM $94,140 Angel Fire, NM $94,420 Anton Chico, NM $93,980 Buena Vista, NM $94,840

Chacon, NM $94,910 Cimarron, NM $94,270 Cleveland, NM $95,580 Eagle Nest, NM $94,340 Guadalupita, NM $94,760 Holman, NM $95,340 La Loma, NM $93,820 Maxwell, NM $94,300

Miami, NM $94,100 Mills, NM $93,770 Montezuma, NM $96,070 Mora, NM $95,720 Mosquero, NM $93,680 Ocate, NM $94,200 Ojo Feliz, NM $94,450 Rainsville, NM $94,860

Raton, NM $94,540 Rociada, NM $96,110 Roy, NM $93,790 Sapello, NM $95,280 Solano, NM $93,670 Springer, NM $94,060 Ute Park, NM $94,320 Valmora, NM $94,060

Wagon Mound, NM $93,950 Watrous, NM $94,090 Socorro, NM $93,880 Aragon, NM $94,160 Datil, NM $93,770 Lemitar, NM $94,310 Luna, NM $94,330 Magdalena, NM $93,780

Pie Town, NM $94,090 Polvadera, NM $94,540 Quemado, NM $94,290 Reserve, NM $94,120 San Acacia, NM $94,700 San Antonio, NM $93,360 Truth Or Consequences, NM $93,340 Arrey, NM $93,320

Caballo, NM $93,390 Derry, NM $92,910 Elephant Butte, NM $93,580 Garfield, NM $92,640 Hatch, NM $91,160 Monticello, NM $93,330 Rincon, NM $90,630 Salem, NM $92,350

Williamsburg, NM $93,450 Winston, NM $93,400 Las Cruces, NM $89,450 White Sands Missile Range, NM $89,740 Santa Teresa, NM $90,390 Playas, NM $93,770 Animas, NM $94,000 Anthony, NM $90,370

Arenas Valley, NM $93,830 Bayard, NM $93,750 Berino, NM $89,960 Buckhorn, NM $93,840 Santa Clara, NM $93,910 Chamberino, NM $90,050 Cliff, NM $93,730 Columbus, NM $93,480

Deming, NM $93,500 Dona Ana, NM $89,450 Fairacres, NM $89,720 Faywood, NM $93,460 Fort Bayard, NM $93,820 Gila, NM $93,600 Glenwood, NM $93,670 Hachita, NM $93,480

Hanover, NM $93,500 Hillsboro, NM $93,310 Hurley, NM $93,680 La Mesa, NM $91,160 Lordsburg, NM $93,700 Mesilla, NM $89,450 Mesilla Park, NM $89,460 Mesquite, NM $89,530

Mimbres, NM $93,580 Mule Creek, NM $93,830 Organ, NM $89,500 Pinos Altos, NM $93,730 Radium Springs, NM $89,480 Redrock, NM $93,490 Rodeo, NM $94,120 San Miguel, NM $89,500

Silver City, NM $93,730 Sunland Park, NM $89,910 Tyrone, NM $94,010 Vado, NM $89,570 Chaparral, NM $90,700 Clovis, NM $93,550 Cannon Afb, NM $93,350 Broadview, NM $93,280

Causey, NM $93,120 Crossroads, NM $92,900 Dora, NM $93,340 Elida, NM $92,950 Floyd, NM $93,180 Fort Sumner, NM $93,110 Grady, NM $93,370 House, NM $93,300

Kenna, NM $92,960 Lingo, NM $93,110 Melrose, NM $93,310 Milnesand, NM $92,920 Pep, NM $93,050 Portales, NM $93,390 Rogers, NM $93,070 Saint Vrain, NM $93,370

Taiban, NM $93,070 Texico, NM $93,410 Yeso, NM $92,740 Roswell, NM $92,840 Artesia, NM $93,030 Caprock, NM $92,840 Carlsbad, NM $93,090 Dexter, NM $92,910

Eunice, NM $93,170 Hagerman, NM $92,960 Hobbs, NM $93,310 Hope, NM $92,610 Jal, NM $93,060 Lake Arthur, NM $92,800 Lakewood, NM $92,940 Loco Hills, NM $93,110

Loving, NM $93,060 Lovington, NM $93,220 Mcdonald, NM $92,960 Malaga, NM $92,970 Maljamar, NM $92,880 Monument, NM $93,100 Tatum, NM $93,020 Whites City, NM $93,180

Carrizozo, NM $92,400 Alamogordo, NM $92,110 Alto, NM $92,420 Bent, NM $92,130 Capitan, NM $92,200 Cloudcroft, NM $92,120 Corona, NM $92,800 Encino, NM $93,550

Fort Stanton, NM $92,240 Glencoe, NM $92,180 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $92,100 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $92,100 Hondo, NM $92,260 La Luz, NM $92,100 Lincoln, NM $91,990 Mayhill, NM $92,310

Mescalero, NM $92,140 Nogal, NM $92,540 Orogrande, NM $92,150 Picacho, NM $92,240 Pinon, NM $92,590 Ruidoso, NM $92,590 Ruidoso Downs, NM $92,470 Sacramento, NM $92,180

San Patricio, NM $92,290 Sunspot, NM $92,100 Timberon, NM $92,300 Tinnie, NM $92,190 Tularosa, NM $92,160 Vaughn, NM $93,170 Weed, NM $92,300 Tucumcari, NM $93,640

Amistad, NM $93,520 Bard, NM $93,370 Capulin, NM $94,420 Clayton, NM $93,700 Conchas Dam, NM $93,780 Cuervo, NM $93,330 Des Moines, NM $94,050 Folsom, NM $94,200

Garita, NM $93,600 Gladstone, NM $93,790 Grenville, NM $93,770 Logan, NM $93,630 Mcalister, NM $93,340 Nara Visa, NM $93,410 Newkirk, NM $93,510 Quay, NM $93,570

San Jon, NM $93,470 Santa Rosa, NM $93,570 Sedan, NM $93,600 Trementina, NM $93,600

ER Unit Nurse Leader Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

ER Unit Nurse Leader salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $101,400. While startup companies pay approximate $86,422.

ER Unit Nurse Leader Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$86,422
Growth Stage	51~500	$91,234
Established	501~5000	$98,058
Enterprise	5000+	$101,400

ER Unit Nurse Leader Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For ER Unit Nurse Leader roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, ER Unit Nurse Leader positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view ER Unit Nurse Leader as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an ER Unit Nurse Leader

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$114,756	$55.0	20%

ER Unit Nurse Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ER Unit Nurse Leader's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$87,080

Average $95,630/year

$104,530

$7,257

Average $7,969/month

$8,711

$1,675

Average $1,839/week

$2,010

$42

Average $46/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,530	$8,711	$2,010	$50
Average	$95,630	$7,969	$1,839	$46
25th Percentile	$87,080	$7,257	$1,675	$42

ER Unit Nurse Leader Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an ER Unit Nurse Leader, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

ER Unit Nurse Leader Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
CCU Nurse Leader	$101,000	6%
Nurse Senior Manager - ER	$106,100	11%
Nursing Services Senior Manager	$152,900	60%
Nurse Senior Manager - Obstetrics	$114,100	19%

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How much does an ER Unit Nurse Leader make in New Mexico?

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