Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $62,650 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.12
10th percentile $36,930
90th percentile $71,200
Employed locally 180
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,930
    25th
    $48,770
    50th (median)
    $62,650
    75th
    $62,750
    90th
    $71,200

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $93,120
    Physicians, All Other $255,530
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,240
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,420
    Pharmacists $140,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Northern New Mexico is $30.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Northern New Mexico is 0.5% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $36,930 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,770.