Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico

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

The highest paying specialty in New Mexico is Psychiatric. Travel roles are currently paying $1,966/wk which is 46% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in New Mexico include Med Surg with average pay of $1,757/wk, Behavioral Health with average pay of $1,750/wk and LTAC - Long Term Acute Care with average pay of $1,750/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,064/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in New Mexico is $1,064 per week. This is 32% lower than the US average of $1,402.

Last updated on April 16, 2026. Based on 470 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$1,064/week

New Mexico

32% lower than the US average.

$1,402/week

United States

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Las Vegas, New Mexico	$1,719	$1,846
Roswell, New Mexico	$1,467	$2,215
Milan, New Mexico	$1,387	$1,500

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Skilled Nursing	$1,429	$1,429
LPN / LVN	$1,048	$2,215

How does the pay for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Wyoming	$1,829	$2,400
California	$1,796	$2,814
Arizona	$1,749	$2,100
Colorado	$1,664	$2,200
Kansas	$1,614	$2,182
Nebraska	$1,540	$2,156
Texas	$1,409	$1,910

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare	$2,014	$2,182
Malone Healthcare - Nursing	$1,894	$2,151
Jackson Nurse Professionals	$1,757	$1,757
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing	$1,750	$1,750
All Medical Personnel - Nursing	$1,710	$1,714
Clear Choice Resources	$1,652	$1,922
MedCadre	$1,620	$1,620
SkyBridge Healthcare Skilled Nursing	$1,600	$1,600
CloudinfraIT Inc	$1,600	$1,600
Alto Healthcare Staffing	$1,569	$1,569

Last updated on April 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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