Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in New Mexico
Based on 2K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$60,760
$29.212/hr
vs National Average
$63,623
-4.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $76K
2K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,980 |
| 25th percentile | $38,720 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,760 |
| 75th percentile | $65,890 |
| 90th percentile | $75,640 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,210 |
| 2023 | $60,370 |
| 2024 | $60,760 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,210 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $60,370 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $60,760 | $63,623 |