Medical Surgical LPN Salary Guide: Silver City, NM

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Average Medical Surgical LPN Salary

$23.44/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical LPN in Silver City, NM is $23.44 per hour. This is 1% higher than the New Mexico average of $23.24.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Medical Surgical LPN salaries in Silver City, NM compared to State and National Averages

$23.44/hour

Silver City, NM

35% lower than the US average.

$23.24/hour

New Mexico

36% lower than the US average.

$31.62/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical LPN Salaries in Silver City Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$22/hour

This is 6% lower than the Silver City average of $23.44.

Springfield, Missouri

$19/hour

This is 23% lower than the Silver City average of $23.44.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$19/hour

This is 24% lower than the Silver City average of $23.44.

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Medical Sugical LPNs?

Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay Medical Surgical 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 Silver City, NM average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $23 per hour — Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Albuquerque, New Mexico pay 2% more.

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

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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