May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in New Mexico

The median annual salary for registered nurses in New Mexico is $94,340, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$3,628
Federal income tax-$459
Social Security-$225
Medicare-$53
State income tax (NM)-$127
Net take-home$2,766
Annual net: $71,906Effective rate: 23.8%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and New Mexico state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across New Mexico scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in New Mexico earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the New Mexico paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in New Mexico?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in New Mexico is $94,340 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,766 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in New Mexico after taxes?

On the median salary of $94,340, a single filer in New Mexico takes home approximately $2,766 every two weeks ($3,628 gross). The effective tax rate is 23.8%.

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