Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 250.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $121,790 per year or $58.55 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Mexico Nurse Practitioners who work in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in New Mexico for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in New Mexico for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #93 in the nation for salary and #442 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #193 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $121,790 or $58.55 per hour which is 2% more than the New Mexico average salary of $118,480.

AverageEastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan AreaNew Mexico% Difference
Hourly Wage$58.55$56.962.79%
Annual Salary$121,790$118,4802.79%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $121,790 or $58.55 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageEastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$58.55$56.753.17%
Annual Salary$121,790$118,0403.18%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $139,284 which compares to the New Mexico average annual salary of $118,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the New Mexico average, which means Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Mexico average.

  • New Mexico average salary is $118,480.
  • New Mexico cost-of-living adjusted salary is $129,387.
  • Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $121,790.
  • Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $139,284.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area$121,79087.44%$139,284
New Mexico$118,48091.57%$129,387
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $99,740 and $130,020 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $165,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $78,710, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year25Under $78,710
15%2 – 4 years38$78,710 – $99,740
25%5 – 9 years62$99,740 – $121,070
25%10 – 14 years62$121,070 – $130,020
15%15 – 20 years38$121,070 – $165,900
10%20+ years25Above $165,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($29,920), LPNs ($58,830), and Registered Nurses ($73,660).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$121,790
Registered Nurses$73,660
LPNs$58,830
Nursing Assistants$29,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 250.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $121,790 per year or $58.55 per hour in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $139,284 per year or $67 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Practitioners($121,790), Registered Nurses($73,660), LPNs($58,830).


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