Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,760 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.17
10th percentile $45,090
90th percentile $73,760
Employed locally 220
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,090
    25th
    $54,080
    50th (median)
    $62,760
    75th
    $65,140
    90th
    $73,760

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $93,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,390
    Nurse Practitioners $136,410
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,680
    Pharmacists $135,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Eastern New Mexico is $30.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.98 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Eastern New Mexico is 0.7% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $45,090 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,080.