What are the main factors that influence a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)'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 Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)'s salary?

A Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)'s salary grows with experience: starting around $94,336 for beginners, reaching about $97,929 at mid-level, and approach $102,967 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)?

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) roles are District of Columbia $116,076, California $115,636, Massachusetts $114,094. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) roles make?

Salaries for Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) level roles vary by specialization: Registered Nurse First Assistant: $105,213; Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical First Assistant: $104,900; Surgical First Assistant Nurse: $104,890; Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA): $104,863; Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant: $104,846.

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) make in New Mexico?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) in New Mexico is $97,099 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,592
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,713 to $108,349
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,078

10% $81,078

50% (Median) $97,099

90% $118,592

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,349	$9,029	$2,084	$52
Average	$97,099	$8,092	$1,867	$47
25th Percentile	$88,713	$7,393	$1,706	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Salaries

A Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)'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 Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)'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): $94,336
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,962
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,929
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,631
Expert (over 8 years): $102,967

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)	$94,336
Intermediate Level Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)	$94,962
Senior Level Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)	$97,929
Specialist Level Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)	$102,631
Expert Level Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)	$102,967

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How Do Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) 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 Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $116,076.
California: $115,636.
Massachusetts: $114,094.

District of Columbia $116,076 California $115,636 Massachusetts $114,094 Washington $113,675 New Jersey $113,633 Alaska $113,486 Connecticut $112,039 New York $111,452

Hawaii $109,576 Rhode Island $108,695 Maryland $108,097 Minnesota $107,279 Colorado $106,965 Illinois $106,860 Oregon $106,462 Delaware $106,168

New Hampshire $105,984 Virginia $105,570 Pennsylvania $104,365 Nevada $103,757 North Dakota $103,557 Michigan $103,243 Wisconsin $103,128 Vermont $102,897

Texas $102,257 Maine $102,215 Arizona $102,152 Ohio $102,079 Georgia $101,114 Indiana $100,632 Wyoming $100,538 Utah $100,391

Iowa $100,328 Kansas $99,825 Louisiana $99,678 North Carolina $99,626 Missouri $99,605 Florida $99,196 Montana $98,976 Nebraska $98,766

Kentucky $98,651 South Carolina $98,231 Tennessee $97,969 Idaho $97,864 New Mexico $97,099 Oklahoma $96,931 Alabama $96,313 South Dakota $95,275

Arkansas $94,708 West Virginia $94,404 Mississippi $93,492

Top Paying Cities for Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)s

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: $98,133
Belen: $97,586
Bernalillo: $98,307

Algodones, NM $98,133 Belen, NM $97,586 Bernalillo, NM $98,307 Bluewater, NM $96,242 Bosque, NM $96,869 Casa Blanca, NM $97,088 Cedar Crest, NM $98,388 Cedarvale, NM $94,530

Cerrillos, NM $98,204 Claunch, NM $94,180 Coyote, NM $96,757 Cuba, NM $96,602 Cubero, NM $97,303 Edgewood, NM $97,949 Estancia, NM $96,781 Gallina, NM $96,251

Counselor, NM $96,310 Grants, NM $96,132 Milan, NM $96,517 Isleta, NM $98,475 Jarales, NM $97,492 Jemez Pueblo, NM $97,661 Jemez Springs, NM $97,360 Laguna, NM $97,779

La Jara, NM $96,494 La Joya, NM $96,271 Lindrith, NM $96,154 Los Lunas, NM $98,103 Mcintosh, NM $97,314 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $96,666 Moriarty, NM $96,987 Mountainair, NM $95,940

Nageezi, NM $96,183 New Laguna, NM $97,256 Paguate, NM $97,322 Pena Blanca, NM $98,409 Peralta, NM $98,258 Placitas, NM $98,309 Ponderosa, NM $97,537 Prewitt, NM $96,213

Regina, NM $96,280 Sandia Park, NM $98,141 Corrales, NM $98,511 San Fidel, NM $96,732 San Rafael, NM $96,320 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $98,142 San Ysidro, NM $98,010 Stanley, NM $96,973

Tijeras, NM $98,154 Tome, NM $97,972 Torreon, NM $97,646 Veguita, NM $96,862 Willard, NM $95,767 Youngsville, NM $96,784 Bosque Farms, NM $98,439 Clines Corners, NM $96,387

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $98,217 Cochiti Lake, NM $98,344 Albuquerque, NM $98,567 Kirtland Afb, NM $98,567 Rio Rancho, NM $98,405 Gallup, NM $96,352 Brimhall, NM $96,080 Church Rock, NM $96,125

Continental Divide, NM $96,057 Crownpoint, NM $96,136 Fence Lake, NM $95,708 Fort Wingate, NM $96,091 Gamerco, NM $96,253 Mentmore, NM $96,104 Mexican Springs, NM $96,092 Ramah, NM $95,916

Rehoboth, NM $96,156 Thoreau, NM $96,162 Tohatchi, NM $96,073 Vanderwagen, NM $96,092 Zuni, NM $96,069 Navajo, NM $96,200 Jamestown, NM $95,961 Pinehill, NM $95,842

Sheep Springs, NM $96,177 Smith Lake, NM $96,536 Yatahey, NM $96,143 Farmington, NM $96,605 Aztec, NM $96,783 Blanco, NM $96,331 Bloomfield, NM $96,217 Flora Vista, NM $96,705

Fruitland, NM $96,100 Kirtland, NM $96,706 La Plata, NM $96,740 Navajo Dam, NM $96,697 Shiprock, NM $96,563 Waterflow, NM $96,514 Newcomb, NM $96,119 Sanostee, NM $96,179

Santa Fe, NM $99,070 Abiquiu, NM $96,360 Alcalde, NM $98,038 Amalia, NM $96,213 Arroyo Hondo, NM $96,078 Arroyo Seco, NM $96,189 Canjilon, NM $96,062 Canones, NM $96,937

Carson, NM $96,446 Cebolla, NM $96,119 Cerro, NM $96,147 Chama, NM $96,540 Chamisal, NM $97,778 Chimayo, NM $98,465 Cordova, NM $98,298 Costilla, NM $96,617

Taos Ski Valley, NM $95,884 Dixon, NM $97,685 Dulce, NM $96,538 El Prado, NM $96,274 El Rito, NM $96,715 Embudo, NM $97,183 Espanola, NM $98,345 Glorieta, NM $98,688

Hernandez, NM $97,431 Ilfeld, NM $97,777 La Madera, NM $96,545 Lamy, NM $98,312 Llano, NM $97,580 Los Alamos, NM $98,545 White Rock, NM $98,730 Medanales, NM $97,539

Ojo Caliente, NM $96,966 Los Ojos, NM $96,303 Pecos, NM $98,381 Penasco, NM $97,217 Petaca, NM $95,973 Questa, NM $96,249 Ranchos De Taos, NM $96,756 Red River, NM $95,974

Ribera, NM $96,591 Rowe, NM $97,869 San Cristobal, NM $95,971 San Jose, NM $97,628 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $98,105 Santa Cruz, NM $98,431 Serafina, NM $96,347 Taos, NM $96,218

Tererro, NM $98,696 Tesuque, NM $99,070 Tierra Amarilla, NM $96,218 Trampas, NM $97,138 Tres Piedras, NM $95,947 Truchas, NM $98,024 Vadito, NM $97,089 Valdez, NM $96,043

Vallecitos, NM $95,968 Velarde, NM $97,537 Villanueva, NM $96,405 Spaceport City, NM $94,439 Las Vegas, NM $95,587 Angel Fire, NM $95,869 Anton Chico, NM $95,421 Buena Vista, NM $96,298

Chacon, NM $96,366 Cimarron, NM $95,719 Cleveland, NM $97,050 Eagle Nest, NM $95,791 Guadalupita, NM $96,218 Holman, NM $96,802 La Loma, NM $95,261 Maxwell, NM $95,752

Miami, NM $95,545 Mills, NM $95,205 Montezuma, NM $97,542 Mora, NM $97,186 Mosquero, NM $95,123 Ocate, NM $95,649 Ojo Feliz, NM $95,900 Rainsville, NM $96,321

Raton, NM $95,993 Rociada, NM $97,592 Roy, NM $95,226 Sapello, NM $96,744 Solano, NM $95,110 Springer, NM $95,503 Ute Park, NM $95,764 Valmora, NM $95,506

Wagon Mound, NM $95,397 Watrous, NM $95,539 Socorro, NM $95,318 Aragon, NM $95,606 Datil, NM $95,212 Lemitar, NM $95,761 Luna, NM $95,776 Magdalena, NM $95,219

Pie Town, NM $95,537 Polvadera, NM $95,992 Quemado, NM $95,735 Reserve, NM $95,563 San Acacia, NM $96,150 San Antonio, NM $94,790 Truth Or Consequences, NM $94,770 Arrey, NM $94,755

Caballo, NM $94,820 Derry, NM $94,337 Elephant Butte, NM $95,017 Garfield, NM $94,064 Hatch, NM $92,556 Monticello, NM $94,765 Rincon, NM $92,023 Salem, NM $93,770

Williamsburg, NM $94,890 Winston, NM $94,834 Las Cruces, NM $90,819 White Sands Missile Range, NM $91,116 Santa Teresa, NM $91,779 Playas, NM $95,208 Animas, NM $95,442 Anthony, NM $91,757

Arenas Valley, NM $95,273 Bayard, NM $95,185 Berino, NM $91,341 Buckhorn, NM $95,284 Santa Clara, NM $95,352 Chamberino, NM $91,436 Cliff, NM $95,174 Columbus, NM $94,918

Deming, NM $94,940 Dona Ana, NM $90,822 Fairacres, NM $91,093 Faywood, NM $94,896 Fort Bayard, NM $95,261 Gila, NM $95,033 Glenwood, NM $95,108 Hachita, NM $94,918

Hanover, NM $94,938 Hillsboro, NM $94,744 Hurley, NM $95,121 La Mesa, NM $92,556 Lordsburg, NM $95,138 Mesilla, NM $90,821 Mesilla Park, NM $90,830 Mesquite, NM $90,908

Mimbres, NM $95,013 Mule Creek, NM $95,270 Organ, NM $90,877 Pinos Altos, NM $95,172 Radium Springs, NM $90,857 Redrock, NM $94,930 Rodeo, NM $95,563 San Miguel, NM $90,873

Silver City, NM $95,173 Sunland Park, NM $91,290 Tyrone, NM $95,455 Vado, NM $90,944 Chaparral, NM $92,091 Clovis, NM $94,990 Cannon Afb, NM $94,781 Broadview, NM $94,714

Causey, NM $94,551 Crossroads, NM $94,327 Dora, NM $94,775 Elida, NM $94,382 Floyd, NM $94,612 Fort Sumner, NM $94,535 Grady, NM $94,804 House, NM $94,728

Kenna, NM $94,383 Lingo, NM $94,545 Melrose, NM $94,744 Milnesand, NM $94,346 Pep, NM $94,475 Portales, NM $94,821 Rogers, NM $94,501 Saint Vrain, NM $94,805

Taiban, NM $94,503 Texico, NM $94,842 Yeso, NM $94,160 Roswell, NM $94,269 Artesia, NM $94,456 Caprock, NM $94,264 Carlsbad, NM $94,518 Dexter, NM $94,336

Eunice, NM $94,601 Hagerman, NM $94,383 Hobbs, NM $94,740 Hope, NM $94,037 Jal, NM $94,490 Lake Arthur, NM $94,227 Lakewood, NM $94,368 Loco Hills, NM $94,542

Loving, NM $94,493 Lovington, NM $94,649 Mcdonald, NM $94,391 Malaga, NM $94,401 Maljamar, NM $94,309 Monument, NM $94,531 Tatum, NM $94,452 Whites City, NM $94,610

Carrizozo, NM $93,822 Alamogordo, NM $93,524 Alto, NM $93,836 Bent, NM $93,541 Capitan, NM $93,618 Cloudcroft, NM $93,531 Corona, NM $94,230 Encino, NM $94,987

Fort Stanton, NM $93,658 Glencoe, NM $93,591 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $93,513 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $93,513 Hondo, NM $93,677 La Luz, NM $93,513 Lincoln, NM $93,404 Mayhill, NM $93,725

Mescalero, NM $93,555 Nogal, NM $93,957 Orogrande, NM $93,560 Picacho, NM $93,657 Pinon, NM $94,009 Ruidoso, NM $94,014 Ruidoso Downs, NM $93,886 Sacramento, NM $93,597

San Patricio, NM $93,708 Sunspot, NM $93,513 Timberon, NM $93,715 Tinnie, NM $93,602 Tularosa, NM $93,575 Vaughn, NM $94,605 Weed, NM $93,713 Tucumcari, NM $95,074

Amistad, NM $94,952 Bard, NM $94,800 Capulin, NM $95,873 Clayton, NM $95,136 Conchas Dam, NM $95,222 Cuervo, NM $94,764 Des Moines, NM $95,495 Folsom, NM $95,643

Garita, NM $95,040 Gladstone, NM $95,231 Grenville, NM $95,213 Logan, NM $95,071 Mcalister, NM $94,777 Nara Visa, NM $94,846 Newkirk, NM $94,951 Quay, NM $95,005

San Jon, NM $94,903 Santa Rosa, NM $95,005 Sedan, NM $95,039 Trementina, NM $95,034

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $103,060. While startup companies pay approximate $87,765.

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$87,765
Growth Stage	51~500	$92,669
Established	501~5000	$99,667
Enterprise	5000+	$103,060

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) 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, Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$116,519	$56.0	20%

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)'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.

$88,713

Average $97,099/year

$108,349

$7,393

Average $8,092/month

$9,029

$1,706

Average $1,867/week

$2,084

$43

Average $47/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,349	$9,029	$2,084	$52
Average	$97,099	$8,092	$1,867	$47
25th Percentile	$88,713	$7,393	$1,706	$43

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), 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.

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Director Mother and Baby Unit	$150,100	55%
Director Intensive Care Unit Operations	$142,800	47%
Entry Registered Nurse - Staff	$68,200	-30%
Organ Transplant Coordinator RN	$102,000	5%

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