Long Term Care LPN Salary Guide: Santa Fe, NM

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Average Long Term Care LPN Salary

$20.90/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care LPN in Santa Fe, NM is $20.90 per hour. This is 11% lower than the New Mexico average of $23.24.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Long Term Care LPN salaries in Santa Fe, NM compared to State and National Averages

$20.90/hour

Santa Fe, NM

53% lower than the US average.

$23.24/hour

New Mexico

38% lower than the US average.

$31.96/hour

United States

How Long Term Care LPN Salaries in Santa Fe Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$27/hour

This is 22% higher than the Santa Fe average of $20.90.

Odessa, Texas

$22/hour

This is 5% higher than the Santa Fe average of $20.90.

Midland, Texas

$25/hour

This is 17% higher than the Santa Fe average of $20.90.

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 Santa Fe, NM average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $21 per hour — Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay 14% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico	$24	$31
Albuquerque, New Mexico	$24	$31

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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