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 Ambulatory Care. Travel roles are currently paying $2,146/wk which is 55% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Albuquerque include Behavioral Health with average pay of $1,800/wk, Skilled Nursing with average pay of $1,626/wk and Correctional with average pay of $1,448/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$962/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $962 per week. This is 16% lower than the New Mexico average of $1,115.

Last updated on June 30, 2026. Based on 222 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$962/week

Albuquerque, NM

46% lower than the US average.

$1,115/week

New Mexico

26% lower than the US average.

$1,406/week

United States

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

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

$1,055/week

This is 9% higher than the Albuquerque average of $962.

Gallup, New Mexico

$1,031/week

This is 7% higher than the Albuquerque average of $962.

Silver City, New Mexico

$1,011/week

This is 5% higher than the Albuquerque average of $962.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$962	$1,506

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
RadHealth+	$1,666	$1,700
MedCadre	$1,638	$1,656
Healthcare Sages	$1,512	$1,512
ISC Healthcare	$1,470	$1,470
Malone Healthcare - Nursing	$1,345	$1,345
CoreMedical Group	$1,232	$1,440
TalentBurst, Inc	$1,224	$1,506
American Consultants	$1,196	$1,196
Uniti Med	$980	$1,270
GQR Healthcare	$941	$1,270

Last updated on June 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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