Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New Mexico earn a median salary of $62,590 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.4% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 1,820 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $54,420 to $69,040 depending on location.
$62,590
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$69,040
Highest paying metro
$54,420
Lowest paying metro
1,820
Employed in New Mexico
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inLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $69,040 | $61,970 | $80,760 | 50 |
| Farmington, NM | $65,070 | $60,410 | $75,560 | 70 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $62,760 | $54,080 | $65,140 | 220 |
| Northern New Mexico | $62,650 | $48,770 | $62,750 | 180 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $61,600 | $55,460 | $66,620 | 220 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $54,420 | $37,980 | $65,890 | 1,080 |