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 $2,086/wk which is 53% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Albuquerque include Home Health with average pay of $1,800/wk, Correctional with average pay of $1,714/wk and Skilled Nursing with average pay of $1,512/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$979/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $979 per week. This is 12% lower than the New Mexico average of $1,100.

Last updated on May 15, 2026. Based on 181 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$979/week

Albuquerque, NM

44% lower than the US average.

$1,100/week

New Mexico

28% lower than the US average.

$1,413/week

United States

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

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

$1,143/week

This is 14% higher than the Albuquerque average of $979.

Gallup, New Mexico

$1,067/week

This is 8% higher than the Albuquerque average of $979.

Silver City, New Mexico

$1,094/week

This is 10% higher than the Albuquerque average of $979.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$976	$1,697

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
MedCadre	$1,697	$1,697
Healthcare Sages	$1,512	$1,512
Care Career	$1,400	$1,400
ISC Healthcare	$1,393	$1,480
CoreMedical Group	$1,311	$1,470
American Consultants	$1,230	$1,436
GHR Healthcare - Travel	$1,100	$1,355
GQR Healthcare	$769	$888
Uniti Med	$769	$888
Triage Staffing	$761	$890

Last updated on May 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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