Average Med Surg Nurse Salary in Albuquerque

Med surg nurses in Albuquerque earn an average of $73,602 per year (or $35.38 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$79,974
Albuquerque, NM
7% lower than the national average
$73,602
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Albuquerque med surg nurses earn 7% lower than the national average salary for med surg nurses, at $79,974 (or $38.45 per hour).

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Med surg nurse salary range in Albuquerque, NM

10%
$58,228
MEDIAN
$73,010
90%
$91,260
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $91,260 $43
75th Percentile $74,323 $35
Median $73,010 $35
25th Percentile $62,335 $29

80% of Albuquerque med surg nurses earn between $58,228 and $91,260.

Cost-of-living adjusted med surg nurse salary in Albuquerque

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Albuquerque, NM
$78,051
Overall Average
Albuquerque, NM
$73,602

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Albuquerque med surg nurses earn about $78,051 per year. Cost-of-living in Albuquerque is 5% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

How much do other nurses get paid in Albuquerque, NM?

Pediatric Nurse $88,521 per year
Labor and Delivery Nurse $88,302 per year
Primary Care Nurse $87,676 per year
Ambulatory Nurse $84,602 per year
Nurse Educator $84,543 per year
Mother Baby Nurse $84,533 per year
Nurse Manager $79,570 per year
PACU Nurse $79,570 per year
Case Management Nurse $79,570 per year
Infusion Nurse $79,570 per year

At a $73,602 average annual salary, med surg nurses in Albuquerque tend to earn less than pediatric nurses ($88,521), labor and delivery nurses ($88,302), primary care nurses ($87,676), ambulatory nurses ($84,602), nurse educators ($84,543), mother baby nurses ($84,533), nurse managers ($79,570), PACU nurses ($79,570), case management nurses ($79,570), and infusion nurses ($79,570).

More about med surg nurses

A medical-surgical nurse cares for patients with a wide range of conditions and illnesses. Patients could be acutely ill, suffering from complications or preparing or recovering from surgery.

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