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 40% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Albuquerque include Correctional with average pay of $1,604/wk, Med Surg with average pay of $1,517/wk and Ambulatory Care with average pay of $1,472/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,081/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $1,081 per week. This is 10% lower than the New Mexico average of $1,193.

Last updated on December 27, 2025. Based on 257 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,081/week

Albuquerque, NM

33% lower than the US average.

$1,193/week

New Mexico

20% lower than the US average.

$1,435/week

United States

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

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico

$1,048/week

This is 3% lower than the Albuquerque average of $1,081.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

$1,273/week

This is 15% higher than the Albuquerque average of $1,081.

Gallup, New Mexico

$1,336/week

This is 19% higher than the Albuquerque average of $1,081.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,081	$1,705

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
Genie Healthcare	$1,570	$1,705
GetMed LTC	$1,482	$1,581
TalentBurst, Inc	$1,451	$1,678
Core Medical Group	$1,410	$1,440
ISC Healthcare	$1,293	$1,293
TheraEX Staffing Services	$1,199	$1,575
GLC On-The-Go	$1,192	$1,469
Supplemental Health Care	$1,148	$1,148
Nationwide Therapy Group	$1,131	$1,632

Last updated on December 27, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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