Long Term Care LPN Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Long Term Care LPN Salary
$23.24/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care LPN in New Mexico is $23.24 per hour. This is 24% lower than the US average of $28.73.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care LPN salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$23.24/hour
New Mexico
24% lower than the US average.
$28.73/hour
United States
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Long Term Care LPNs?
Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay Long Term Care LPNs the most, both averaging $24 per hour. Rio Rancho, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $31. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $23 per hour — Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $24 | $31 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $24 | $31 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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