As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Assistant Director Of Nursing in New Mexico is $94,586, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,819 weekly, or $7,882 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Assistant Director Of Nursing in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Assistant Director Of Nursing in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $80,955 to $108,950. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,451) and 75th percentile ($102,104), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,950 per year. This $14,653 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Geriatrics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Assistant Director Of Nursing often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 68 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Assistant Director Of Nursing job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Assistant Director Of Nursing Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $80,955 NM August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $87,451 NM August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $94,586 NM August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $102,104 NM August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $108,950 NM August 01, 2026
25% $87,451 10% $80,955 90% $108,950 75% $102,104 $94,586 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Assistant Director Of Nursing ?

A director of nursing (DON) is a registered nurse who supervises the care of all the patients at a health care facility. The director of nursing has special training beyond the training of a staff nurse for the position that pertains to health care management, and in some places, a director of nursing must hold a special license in order to be employed in that capacity. The director of nursing is one of up to seven directors at a typical health care facility. The other are the directors of food (or dietary) services, social work, activities, business management, housekeeping/laundry, and main...

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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $86,140 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $90,923 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $88,247 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $93,005 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $92,507 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $92,596 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $88,542 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $90,785 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $89,595 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $90,460 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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