New Mexico Ranks High in Best States for Nursing Careers
Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system and if we’re being honest, they tirelessly devote themselves to ensuring our well-being even without knowing us!
Despite the demands of their profession, nurses find fulfillment and financial stability in their careers. With a mean annual wage surpassing $94,000 and one of the lowest unemployment rates in the U.S., nursing emerges as one of the most rewarding careers.
WalletHub recently did some research and examined the nursing industry. Focusing on 20 key metrics, including job availability, salaries, overtime regulations, and nursing home quality. This research was done for nurses across all 50 states.
The research determined the overall score for each state and some of these numbers and rankings might surprise you!
Although Texas didn’t make the top 10 list, it still made the top 20 list coming in at number 15 for the best place to work as a nurse.
Now, a state that did make the top 5 list includes our neighboring state, New Mexico.
Yup, New Mexico is the 5th best place to work as a nurse with an overall score of 58.0!
Take a look at the full list here:
Overall Rank | State | Total Score | Opportunity & Competition Rank | Work Environment Rank |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Washington | 66.84 | 5 | 1 |
2 | Maine | 60.77 | 9 | 6 |
3 | New Hampshire | 59.53 | 16 | 5 |
4 | Montana | 59.11 | 2 | 30 |
5 | New Mexico | 58.80 | 1 | 44 |
6 | Oregon | 58.00 | 15 | 9 |
7 | Minnesota | 57.19 | 28 | 7 |
8 | Wyoming | 57.18 | 3 | 33 |
9 | Connecticut | 56.85 | 35 | 4 |
10 | Arizona | 56.77 | 6 | 29 |
11 | Alaska | 55.83 | 40 | 3 |
12 | Florida | 55.03 | 4 | 40 |
13 | West Virginia | 54.58 | 20 | 16 |
14 | New York | 54.57 | 23 | 14 |
15 | Texas | 54.30 | 21 | 17 |
16 | Missouri | 54.25 | 11 | 25 |
17 | Massachusetts | 53.78 | 47 | 2 |
18 | Rhode Island | 53.54 | 36 | 10 |
19 | Nevada | 52.83 | 10 | 31 |
20 | Idaho | 52.82 | 17 | 27 |
21 | California | 52.71 | 26 | 23 |
22 | Iowa | 52.58 | 19 | 28 |
23 | Illinois | 52.50 | 27 | 21 |
24 | Wisconsin | 52.21 | 31 | 19 |
25 | Pennsylvania | 51.98 | 30 | 22 |
26 | Kansas | 51.62 | 32 | 20 |
27 | North Carolina | 51.53 | 8 | 41 |
28 | North Dakota | 51.53 | 41 | 11 |
29 | Georgia | 51.37 | 7 | 43 |
30 | Utah | 51.35 | 44 | 8 |
31 | Indiana | 50.95 | 12 | 36 |
32 | Kentucky | 50.78 | 13 | 37 |
33 | South Dakota | 50.47 | 42 | 12 |
34 | Ohio | 50.35 | 18 | 35 |
35 | Virginia | 49.17 | 22 | 38 |
36 | Colorado | 48.84 | 39 | 24 |
37 | Michigan | 48.46 | 14 | 46 |
38 | New Jersey | 48.44 | 43 | 18 |
39 | Maryland | 48.44 | 48 | 13 |
40 | Vermont | 47.28 | 49 | 15 |
41 | Nebraska | 46.83 | 38 | 32 |
42 | Louisiana | 46.74 | 25 | 45 |
43 | South Carolina | 46.69 | 24 | 47 |
44 | Delaware | 45.89 | 45 | 26 |
45 | Tennessee | 45.49 | 37 | 39 |
46 | Mississippi | 44.94 | 29 | 50 |
47 | Oklahoma | 44.44 | 33 | 48 |
48 | Alabama | 43.96 | 34 | 49 |
49 | Arkansas | 42.20 | 46 | 42 |
50 | Hawaii | 41.37 | 50 | 34 |
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