Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Mexico | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $137,520 | $135,791 | +1% |
| Median hourly wage | $66.12 | $65.28 | +1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $149,154.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $115,641 | $90,000 | $139,500 | 94 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in New Mexico is $137,520, or about $66.12 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. New Mexico is +1% above the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in New Mexico typically earn from $90,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 1,770 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $137,520, New Mexico offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.