Nurse Practitioner Salary in New Mexico: $137,520 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in New Mexico earn a median of $137,520 per year — $66.11 an hour — $5,220 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #11 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of New Mexico NPs earn between $106,320 and $175,020. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
New Mexico NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of New Mexico NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in New Mexico
The median NP in New Mexico out-earns the median RN by $43,180 per year (46%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare New Mexico With Any State
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| May 2025 BLS | New Mexico | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $137,520 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $66.11/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $106,320 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $160,950 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $175,020 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 1,770 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare New Mexico’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in New Mexico?
NPs in New Mexico earn a median of $137,520 per year — $66.11 per hour — $5,220 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks New Mexico #11 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in New Mexico?
The median NP in New Mexico earns $137,520 versus $94,340 for the median RN — a difference of $43,180 per year (46%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in New Mexico?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in New Mexico, the 10th percentile is $106,320 and the 25th percentile is $124,740. Most NPs move toward the $137,520 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in New Mexico?
1,770 nurse practitioners are employed in New Mexico per the BLS May 2025 estimates.