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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$129,370/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.20/hr
▼ 45% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
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public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$140,296 #43 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in New Mexico, explained

Nurse anesthetists in New Mexico earn a median of $129,370 per year ($62.20 per hour), which is 45% below the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $64,560, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $271,970. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $129,370 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $129,370 is worth about $140,296 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #43 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,560
$31.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$129,370
$62.20/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$271,970
$130.75/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $129,370 $140,296 —
Arizona $248,660 $246,988 −$119,290
Texas $244,990 $252,419 −$115,620
Oklahoma $156,830 $178,534 −$27,460
Utah $126,600 $128,055 +$2,770

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in New Mexico?

Nurse anesthetists in New Mexico earn a median of $129,370 per year ($62.20 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $129,370, New Mexico pays 45% below the national median for nurse anesthetists.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) salary in other states

Alaska · $341,210 New York · $321,030 Massachusetts · $295,550 California · $292,410 New Jersey · $291,350 Illinois · $286,830 Vermont · $283,060 West Virginia · $278,530 Montana · $277,380 New Hampshire · $275,980 Washington · $274,390 Wisconsin · $273,170

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