How Much Does an NP Make in New Mexico in 2026?

A typical NP in New Mexico earns about $66.11 per hour, or $137,520 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that comes to roughly $11,460 a month and about $2,645 a week. These figures represent the middle of the pay range for the state's nurse practitioners.

That pay sits 4% above the national figures of $63.61 an hour and $132,300 a year for nurse practitioners, according to the same May 2025 data. New Mexico ranks 11th out of 51 states for NP pay. About 1,770 nurse practitioners work in the state, compared with 323,040 nationwide, a state workforce large enough to make these figures a reliable read on typical local pay.

Entry-level positions in New Mexico typically offer around $51.11 an hour, or about $106,320 a year, for nurse practitioners just starting out. Pay generally moves toward the typical figure of $137,520 a year within the first few years on the job. New graduates and those new to a specialty tend to land at this lower end of the range.

Experienced NPs in New Mexico often earn upwards of $77.38 an hour, close to $160,950 a year, and the top 10% make over $175,020 a year. That leaves a spread of $68,700 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years of experience, and which city an NP works in typically account for most of that difference.

Nurse practitioner pay in New Mexico has risen steadily over the past decade, from $101,990 in 2015 to $137,520 in 2025. That is a gain of $35,530, or 35%, over ten years. Most of that increase has come in the past five years, with pay leveling off slightly in the most recent year.

Nationally, NP pay has climbed by the same 35% over the same ten years, so New Mexico's gains have tracked the country as a whole rather than pulling ahead or falling behind. That parallel trend points to a broader national pattern rather than something specific to New Mexico. For someone starting an NP career in New Mexico now, pay has moved up steadily in recent years, though past increases do not guarantee future ones.

Pay runs highest in the Santa Fe metro area, where NPs typically earn $144,250 a year ($69.35 an hour), about 5% above the state figure. Albuquerque follows closely, with NPs there earning $140,950 a year. Las Cruces and Farmington pay somewhat less, at $131,990 and $126,900 a year respectively.

Farmington pays the least among the state's metro areas, at $126,900 a year, putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $17,350. Albuquerque has the largest NP workforce in the state, with 890 nurse practitioners, and its pay sits between the Santa Fe and Farmington figures. These figures cover each city's full metro area, and higher pay in places like Santa Fe generally tracks a higher cost of living.

New Mexico's NP pay of $137,520 a year is higher than in all four of its neighboring states. Arizona pays $134,420 a year (2% lower), Oklahoma $133,390 (3% lower), Colorado $132,930 (3% lower), and Texas pays the least at $131,670 (4% lower). For NPs weighing a move, licensure can often be endorsed from one state to a nearby one, easing a cross-border transition.

Nurse practitioners in New Mexico typically earn $137,520 a year, a figure that has climbed 35% over the past decade. Pay is highest in Santa Fe and lowest in Farmington, and runs slightly above the national figure overall. Readers weighing a move or a new license should check New Mexico's state licensing or nursing board page for current requirements, and the city pages on this site for local figures.