Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary
in Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $46,810–$71,220
- vs U.S. median
- +1%
- Metro rank
- #119 of 443
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $64,970 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% above the U.S. median of $64,400 and 10% above the NM statewide median of $59,330. It ranks #119 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in other NM metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $62,820 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $61,670 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $57,370 |
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Questions
What is the average Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $64,970 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $46,810 and $71,220. The 10th percentile is $38,310 and the 90th is $86,150.
Is Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
That is 1% above the U.S. median of $64,400 and 10% above the NM statewide median of $59,330. It ranks #119 of 443 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make an hour in Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area?
About $31.24 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $64,970 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.50–$34.24 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.