What are the main factors that influence a Rn Staff Nurse'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 Rn Staff Nurse?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Rn Staff Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Rn Staff Nurse's salary?

A Rn Staff Nurse's salary grows with experience: a Staff Nurse - RN I (0-2 years)earns $66,471, a Rn Staff Nurse (2-4 years)earns $75,338, a Staff Nurse - RN III (4-7 years)earns $87,610,

What are the highest paying states for a Rn Staff Nurse?

Rn Staff Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Rn Staff Nurse roles are District of Columbia $89,617, California $89,277, Massachusetts $88,087. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Rn Staff Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Rn Staff Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Staff Nurse - RN - Research: $94,789; Staff Nurse - RN - CCU: $92,737; Staff Nurse - RN - Dialysis: $90,511; Staff Nurse - RN - Oncology: $88,791; Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice: $87,658.

Rn Staff Nurse Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Rn Staff Nurse make in New Mexico?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rn Staff Nurse in New Mexico is $74,967 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Rn Staff Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,201
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,625 to $81,371
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,762

10% $64,762

50% (Median) $74,967

90% $87,201

Rn Staff Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,371	$6,781	$1,565	$39
Average	$74,967	$6,247	$1,442	$36
25th Percentile	$69,625	$5,802	$1,339	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Rn Staff Nurse Salaries

A Rn Staff Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Rn Staff Nurse 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 Rn Staff Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,617.
California: $89,277.
Massachusetts: $88,087.

District of Columbia $89,617 California $89,277 Massachusetts $88,087 Washington $87,763 New Jersey $87,731 Alaska $87,618 Connecticut $86,501 New York $86,047

Hawaii $84,598 Rhode Island $83,919 Maryland $83,457 Minnesota $82,826 Colorado $82,583 Illinois $82,502 Oregon $82,195 Delaware $81,968

New Hampshire $81,825 Virginia $81,507 Pennsylvania $80,576 Nevada $80,106 North Dakota $79,953 Michigan $79,710 Wisconsin $79,621 Vermont $79,443

Texas $78,949 Maine $78,917 Arizona $78,868 Ohio $78,811 Georgia $78,067 Indiana $77,694 Wyoming $77,621 Utah $77,508

Iowa $77,460 Kansas $77,071 Louisiana $76,958 North Carolina $76,917 Missouri $76,901 Florida $76,585 Montana $76,415 Nebraska $76,254

Kentucky $76,165 South Carolina $75,841 Tennessee $75,638 Idaho $75,557 New Mexico $74,967 Oklahoma $74,837 Alabama $74,360 South Dakota $73,558

Arkansas $73,121 West Virginia $72,886 Mississippi $72,182

Top Paying Cities for Rn Staff Nurses

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: $75,765
Belen: $75,343
Bernalillo: $75,899

Algodones, NM $75,765 Belen, NM $75,343 Bernalillo, NM $75,899 Bluewater, NM $74,305 Bosque, NM $74,789 Casa Blanca, NM $74,959 Cedar Crest, NM $75,962 Cedarvale, NM $72,984

Cerrillos, NM $75,820 Claunch, NM $72,713 Coyote, NM $74,703 Cuba, NM $74,583 Cubero, NM $75,124 Edgewood, NM $75,623 Estancia, NM $74,721 Gallina, NM $74,312

Counselor, NM $74,358 Grants, NM $74,220 Milan, NM $74,517 Isleta, NM $76,029 Jarales, NM $75,270 Jemez Pueblo, NM $75,400 Jemez Springs, NM $75,168 Laguna, NM $75,492

La Jara, NM $74,500 La Joya, NM $74,327 Lindrith, NM $74,237 Los Lunas, NM $75,742 Mcintosh, NM $75,133 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $74,632 Moriarty, NM $74,880 Mountainair, NM $74,072

Nageezi, NM $74,259 New Laguna, NM $75,088 Paguate, NM $75,139 Pena Blanca, NM $75,978 Peralta, NM $75,862 Placitas, NM $75,901 Ponderosa, NM $75,305 Prewitt, NM $74,283

Regina, NM $74,334 Sandia Park, NM $75,771 Corrales, NM $76,057 San Fidel, NM $74,683 San Rafael, NM $74,365 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $75,772 San Ysidro, NM $75,670 Stanley, NM $74,870

Tijeras, NM $75,781 Tome, NM $75,641 Torreon, NM $75,389 Veguita, NM $74,784 Willard, NM $73,939 Youngsville, NM $74,724 Bosque Farms, NM $76,001 Clines Corners, NM $74,417

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $75,829 Cochiti Lake, NM $75,928 Albuquerque, NM $76,100 Kirtland Afb, NM $76,100 Rio Rancho, NM $75,975 Gallup, NM $74,390 Brimhall, NM $74,180 Church Rock, NM $74,215

Continental Divide, NM $74,162 Crownpoint, NM $74,224 Fence Lake, NM $73,893 Fort Wingate, NM $74,189 Gamerco, NM $74,313 Mentmore, NM $74,199 Mexican Springs, NM $74,190 Ramah, NM $74,054

Rehoboth, NM $74,239 Thoreau, NM $74,243 Tohatchi, NM $74,175 Vanderwagen, NM $74,190 Zuni, NM $74,172 Navajo, NM $74,273 Jamestown, NM $74,088 Pinehill, NM $73,996

Sheep Springs, NM $74,255 Smith Lake, NM $74,532 Yatahey, NM $74,228 Farmington, NM $74,585 Aztec, NM $74,723 Blanco, NM $74,374 Bloomfield, NM $74,286 Flora Vista, NM $74,662

Fruitland, NM $74,195 Kirtland, NM $74,663 La Plata, NM $74,690 Navajo Dam, NM $74,657 Shiprock, NM $74,553 Waterflow, NM $74,515 Newcomb, NM $74,210 Sanostee, NM $74,257

Santa Fe, NM $76,488 Abiquiu, NM $74,396 Alcalde, NM $75,692 Amalia, NM $74,283 Arroyo Hondo, NM $74,178 Arroyo Seco, NM $74,264 Canjilon, NM $74,166 Canones, NM $74,842

Carson, NM $74,462 Cebolla, NM $74,210 Cerro, NM $74,232 Chama, NM $74,535 Chamisal, NM $75,491 Chimayo, NM $76,021 Cordova, NM $75,893 Costilla, NM $74,594

Taos Ski Valley, NM $74,029 Dixon, NM $75,419 Dulce, NM $74,534 El Prado, NM $74,330 El Rito, NM $74,670 Embudo, NM $75,031 Espanola, NM $75,929 Glorieta, NM $76,194

Hernandez, NM $75,223 Ilfeld, NM $75,490 La Madera, NM $74,539 Lamy, NM $75,903 Llano, NM $75,338 Los Alamos, NM $76,083 White Rock, NM $76,226 Medanales, NM $75,307

Ojo Caliente, NM $74,864 Los Ojos, NM $74,352 Pecos, NM $75,957 Penasco, NM $75,058 Petaca, NM $74,097 Questa, NM $74,310 Ranchos De Taos, NM $74,702 Red River, NM $74,098

Ribera, NM $74,575 Rowe, NM $75,562 San Cristobal, NM $74,096 San Jose, NM $75,375 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $75,744 Santa Cruz, NM $75,995 Serafina, NM $74,386 Taos, NM $74,287

Tererro, NM $76,199 Tesuque, NM $76,488 Tierra Amarilla, NM $74,287 Trampas, NM $74,997 Tres Piedras, NM $74,077 Truchas, NM $75,681 Vadito, NM $74,959 Valdez, NM $74,152

Vallecitos, NM $74,093 Velarde, NM $75,305 Villanueva, NM $74,431 Spaceport City, NM $72,913 Las Vegas, NM $73,799 Angel Fire, NM $74,017 Anton Chico, NM $73,672 Buena Vista, NM $74,348

Chacon, NM $74,401 Cimarron, NM $73,901 Cleveland, NM $74,929 Eagle Nest, NM $73,957 Guadalupita, NM $74,287 Holman, NM $74,738 La Loma, NM $73,548 Maxwell, NM $73,927

Miami, NM $73,767 Mills, NM $73,505 Montezuma, NM $75,309 Mora, NM $75,034 Mosquero, NM $73,441 Ocate, NM $73,847 Ojo Feliz, NM $74,041 Rainsville, NM $74,366

Raton, NM $74,113 Rociada, NM $75,347 Roy, NM $73,521 Sapello, NM $74,693 Solano, NM $73,431 Springer, NM $73,735 Ute Park, NM $73,936 Valmora, NM $73,737

Wagon Mound, NM $73,653 Watrous, NM $73,762 Socorro, NM $73,591 Aragon, NM $73,814 Datil, NM $73,510 Lemitar, NM $73,934 Luna, NM $73,945 Magdalena, NM $73,515

Pie Town, NM $73,761 Polvadera, NM $74,112 Quemado, NM $73,914 Reserve, NM $73,781 San Acacia, NM $74,234 San Antonio, NM $73,184 Truth Or Consequences, NM $73,169 Arrey, NM $73,157

Caballo, NM $73,207 Derry, NM $72,835 Elephant Butte, NM $73,359 Garfield, NM $72,623 Hatch, NM $71,459 Monticello, NM $73,165 Rincon, NM $71,048 Salem, NM $72,397

Williamsburg, NM $73,261 Winston, NM $73,218 Las Cruces, NM $70,118 White Sands Missile Range, NM $70,348 Santa Teresa, NM $70,860 Playas, NM $73,507 Animas, NM $73,688 Anthony, NM $70,843

Arenas Valley, NM $73,557 Bayard, NM $73,489 Berino, NM $70,521 Buckhorn, NM $73,566 Santa Clara, NM $73,618 Chamberino, NM $70,595 Cliff, NM $73,481 Columbus, NM $73,283

Deming, NM $73,300 Dona Ana, NM $70,121 Fairacres, NM $70,330 Faywood, NM $73,266 Fort Bayard, NM $73,548 Gila, NM $73,372 Glenwood, NM $73,430 Hachita, NM $73,283

Hanover, NM $73,298 Hillsboro, NM $73,149 Hurley, NM $73,440 La Mesa, NM $71,459 Lordsburg, NM $73,453 Mesilla, NM $70,120 Mesilla Park, NM $70,127 Mesquite, NM $70,187

Mimbres, NM $73,357 Mule Creek, NM $73,555 Organ, NM $70,164 Pinos Altos, NM $73,479 Radium Springs, NM $70,148 Redrock, NM $73,292 Rodeo, NM $73,781 San Miguel, NM $70,160

Silver City, NM $73,480 Sunland Park, NM $70,483 Tyrone, NM $73,697 Vado, NM $70,215 Chaparral, NM $71,101 Clovis, NM $73,339 Cannon Afb, NM $73,177 Broadview, NM $73,125

Causey, NM $73,000 Crossroads, NM $72,827 Dora, NM $73,173 Elida, NM $72,869 Floyd, NM $73,047 Fort Sumner, NM $72,988 Grady, NM $73,195 House, NM $73,137

Kenna, NM $72,870 Lingo, NM $72,995 Melrose, NM $73,149 Milnesand, NM $72,841 Pep, NM $72,941 Portales, NM $73,208 Rogers, NM $72,961 Saint Vrain, NM $73,196

Taiban, NM $72,963 Texico, NM $73,224 Yeso, NM $72,698 Roswell, NM $72,782 Artesia, NM $72,926 Caprock, NM $72,778 Carlsbad, NM $72,974 Dexter, NM $72,834

Eunice, NM $73,039 Hagerman, NM $72,870 Hobbs, NM $73,145 Hope, NM $72,603 Jal, NM $72,953 Lake Arthur, NM $72,750 Lakewood, NM $72,858 Loco Hills, NM $72,993

Loving, NM $72,955 Lovington, NM $73,075 Mcdonald, NM $72,876 Malaga, NM $72,884 Maljamar, NM $72,813 Monument, NM $72,984 Tatum, NM $72,923 Whites City, NM $73,045

Carrizozo, NM $72,437 Alamogordo, NM $72,207 Alto, NM $72,448 Bent, NM $72,220 Capitan, NM $72,279 Cloudcroft, NM $72,212 Corona, NM $72,752 Encino, NM $73,336

Fort Stanton, NM $72,310 Glencoe, NM $72,258 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $72,198 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $72,198 Hondo, NM $72,325 La Luz, NM $72,198 Lincoln, NM $72,114 Mayhill, NM $72,362

Mescalero, NM $72,231 Nogal, NM $72,541 Orogrande, NM $72,235 Picacho, NM $72,309 Pinon, NM $72,581 Ruidoso, NM $72,585 Ruidoso Downs, NM $72,487 Sacramento, NM $72,263

San Patricio, NM $72,349 Sunspot, NM $72,198 Timberon, NM $72,355 Tinnie, NM $72,267 Tularosa, NM $72,246 Vaughn, NM $73,041 Weed, NM $72,353 Tucumcari, NM $73,404

Amistad, NM $73,309 Bard, NM $73,192 Capulin, NM $74,020 Clayton, NM $73,451 Conchas Dam, NM $73,518 Cuervo, NM $73,164 Des Moines, NM $73,728 Folsom, NM $73,842

Garita, NM $73,377 Gladstone, NM $73,524 Grenville, NM $73,511 Logan, NM $73,401 Mcalister, NM $73,174 Nara Visa, NM $73,227 Newkirk, NM $73,308 Quay, NM $73,350

San Jon, NM $73,272 Santa Rosa, NM $73,350 Sedan, NM $73,376 Trementina, NM $73,373

Rn Staff Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Rn Staff Nurse roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Rn Staff Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Rn Staff Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Rn Staff Nurse

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$86,212	$41.0	15%
Biotechnology	$84,337	$41.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$80,589	$39.0	7%
Insurance	$78,715	$38.0	5%

Rn Staff Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Rn Staff Nurse'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.

$69,625

Average $74,967/year

$81,371

$5,802

Average $6,247/month

$6,781

$1,339

Average $1,442/week

$1,565

$33

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,371	$6,781	$1,565	$39
Average	$74,967	$6,247	$1,442	$36
25th Percentile	$69,625	$5,802	$1,339	$33

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