How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in New Mexico?
$59,330a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in New Mexico. That is $28.52 an hour or $4,944 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.52
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,090Median: $59,330Highest 10%: $78,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,090 | $18.31 | |
| 25th | $39,370 | $18.93 | |
| Median | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 75th | $73,090 | $35.14 | |
| 90th | $78,110 | $37.55 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $72,750 |
| Farmington, NM | $62,690 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $61,670 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $57,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 40. Kansas | $61,760 |
| 41. Missouri | $61,530 |
| 42. Kentucky | $60,460 |
| 43. New Mexico | $59,330 |
| 44. Tennessee | $58,870 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $58,320 |
| 46. Louisiana | $57,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $28.52 ($59,330 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $59,330 against $64,400 nationally, 8% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
New Mexico ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $72,750 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.