Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in New Mexico
Based on 2K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$59,330
$28.524/hr
vs National Average
$66,740
-11.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $78K
2K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,090 |
| 25th percentile | $39,370 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,330 |
| 75th percentile | $73,090 |
| 90th percentile | $78,110 |
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 |
| 2025 | $59,330 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,210 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $60,370 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $60,760 | $63,623 |
| 2025 | $59,330 | $66,740 |