Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Albuquerque, NM

Q: What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Albuquerque?

The highest paying specialty in Albuquerque is Behavioral Health. Travel roles are currently paying $1,800/wk which is 38% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Albuquerque include LTAC - Long Term Acute Care with average pay of $1,800/wk, Correctional with average pay of $1,585/wk and Ambulatory Care with average pay of $1,472/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,116/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $1,116 per week. This is 10% lower than the New Mexico average of $1,226.

Last updated on December 22, 2025. Based on 291 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages

$1,116/week

Albuquerque, NM

31% lower than the US average.

$1,226/week

New Mexico

19% lower than the US average.

$1,461/week

United States

How Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico

$1,023/week

This is 9% lower than the Albuquerque average of $1,116.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

$1,252/week

This is 11% higher than the Albuquerque average of $1,116.

Gallup, New Mexico

$1,369/week

This is 19% higher than the Albuquerque average of $1,116.

What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Albuquerque?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,116	$1,709

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Albuquerque?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Sparity Health	$2,004	$2,004
MedCadre	$1,800	$1,800
Genie Healthcare	$1,679	$1,709
Core Staffing	$1,598	$1,598
GetMed LTC	$1,482	$1,581
TalentBurst, Inc	$1,422	$1,678
Core Medical Group	$1,413	$1,440
ISC Healthcare	$1,356	$1,634
TheraEX Staffing Services	$1,199	$1,575
GLC On-The-Go	$1,187	$1,469

Last updated on December 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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