As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in New Mexico is $62,255. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,372 to $67,189, with most professionals earning between $49,105 and $71,682.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $49,105 | NM | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $55,372 | NM | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $62,255 | NM | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $67,189 | NM | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $71,682 | NM | April 01, 2025 |
Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Sunland Park, NM | Avg. Salary $57,009 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Abiquiu, NM | Avg. Salary $60,885 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamogordo, NM | Avg. Salary $58,397 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albuquerque, NM | Avg. Salary $61,553 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alcalde, NM | Avg. Salary $60,885 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Algodones, NM | Avg. Salary $60,767 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alto, NM | Avg. Salary $57,415 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Amalia, NM | Avg. Salary $60,885 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Amistad, NM | Avg. Salary $59,019 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Angel Fire, NM | Avg. Salary $60,885 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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