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 Ambulatory Care. Travel roles are currently paying $2,046/wk which is 44% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in New Mexico include Home Health with average pay of $1,800/wk, Correctional with average pay of $1,512/wk and Skilled Nursing with average pay of $1,512/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,149/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in New Mexico is $1,149 per week. This is 23% lower than the US average of $1,414.

Last updated on June 1, 2026. Based on 323 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,149/week

New Mexico

23% lower than the US average.

$1,414/week

United States

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

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Roswell, New Mexico	$1,290	$1,800
Santa Fe, New Mexico	$1,130	$1,800
Gallup, New Mexico	$1,104	$1,310
Silver City, New Mexico	$1,087	$1,555

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,104	$2,182

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Colorado	$1,818	$2,064
Wyoming	$1,724	$2,091
California	$1,672	$2,096
Kansas	$1,489	$2,205
Arizona	$1,475	$1,651
Nebraska	$1,449	$1,944
Texas	$1,448	$2,088

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
The Good Life MedStaff	$2,135	$2,135
TravSource	$2,046	$2,046
Genie Healthcare	$1,870	$2,182
MedCadre	$1,656	$1,656
Malone Healthcare - Nursing	$1,653	$1,940
SkyBridge Healthcare Skilled Nursing	$1,600	$1,600
Fusion Medical Staffing-Long Term Care	$1,595	$1,741
Clear Choice Resources	$1,591	$1,614
TalentBurst, Inc	$1,539	$1,576
Healthcare Sages	$1,512	$1,512

Last updated on June 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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