Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #43 of 51 · NM
12.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,630 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $59,330
Employment 2,460
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,090P25 $39,370 Median $59,330P75 $73,090P90 $78,110
About 80% of licensed practical and licensed vocational nursess in New Mexico earn between $38,090 and $78,110. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in New Mexico is $58,630, about 12.6% below the U.S. average ($67,050). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $72,750 | $71,080 | 70 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $64,970 | $61,590 | 220 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $62,820 | $61,080 | 360 |
| Farmington, NM | $62,690 | $62,310 | 120 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $61,670 | $59,230 | 250 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $57,370 | $56,540 | 1,420 |
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