Medical Surgical LPN Salary Guide: Santa Fe, NM
Average Medical Surgical LPN Salary
$20.90/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical 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.
Medical Surgical LPN salaries in Santa Fe, NM compared to State and National Averages
$20.90/hour
Santa Fe, NM
51% lower than the US average.
$23.24/hour
New Mexico
36% lower than the US average.
$31.58/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical LPN Salaries in Santa Fe Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical LPN Salaries in Santa Fe Compare to Other Cities
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
$24/hour
This is 12% higher than the Santa Fe average of $20.90.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$24/hour
This is 12% higher than the Santa Fe average of $20.90.
Aurora, Colorado
$27/hour
This is 22% higher than the Santa Fe average of $20.90.
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 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 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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