What is the average RN salary in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

The average RN salary in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is $82,411. This figure is 12% below the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600 and is specific to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque's reported RN pay; nearby metro hospitals may offer different wage scales and benefits.

How many hospitals are in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

There are 0 hospitals in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Because the village reports no hospitals, local nurses typically work at Albuquerque-area hospitals rather than in-village acute-care centers; nearby systems include University of New Mexico Hospital and Presbyterian Hospital in the Albuquerque metro area.

What is the cost of living in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

The cost of living index in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is 97, which is slightly below the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs tend to be a key factor in this index; the village's overall COL index of 97 suggests modestly lower housing pressure compared with the national average.

Is Los Ranchos de Albuquerque a good place for nurses?

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque can suit nurses who commute to Albuquerque hospitals, since there are 0 in-village hospitals and the population is 5,904. With an RN average salary of $82,411 and a Cost of Living index of 97, quality-of-life factors include lower local cost pressures but fewer in-village hospital shifts.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

The adjusted purchasing-power salary for nurses in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is $84,960 after accounting for the Cost of Living index of 97. Compared to the raw U.S. RN median of $93,600, Los Ranchos nurses keep somewhat less nominal income but the $84,960 adjusted figure reflects improved local buying power.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

Yes — New Mexico is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so nurses with a multistate compact license may practice in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque under compact privileges. A multistate license allows licensed nurses from other NLC states to work in New Mexico without obtaining a separate single-state license.

Nursing in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Practical guide to nursing in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM — salaries, cost of living, hospitals, climate, and what nurses actually earn after local taxes and rent.