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 48% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Albuquerque include Skilled Nursing with average pay of $1,672/wk, Correctional with average pay of $1,602/wk and Long Term Care with average pay of $1,491/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$929/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $929 per week. This is 21% lower than the New Mexico average of $1,129.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 20 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$929/week

Albuquerque, NM

75% lower than the US average.

$1,129/week

New Mexico

44% lower than the US average.

$1,622/week

United States

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

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico

$1,148/week

This is 19% higher than the Albuquerque average of $929.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

$1,247/week

This is 25% higher than the Albuquerque average of $929.

Gallup, New Mexico

$1,528/week

This is 39% higher than the Albuquerque average of $929.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$929	$1,344

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
ISC Healthcare	$1,672	$1,672
Genie Healthcare	$1,611	$1,640
TalentBurst, Inc	$1,553	$1,553
Core Medical Group	$1,368	$1,440
GetMed Staffing, Inc.	$1,318	$1,344
Care Career - LPN/CNA	$1,091	$1,244
GLC On-The-Go	$1,072	$1,148
GQR Healthcare	$832	$958
Uniti Med	$832	$958
Triage Staffing	$800	$884

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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