Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,190/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in New Mexico is $1,190 per week. This is 26% lower than the US average of $1,504.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on 71 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,190/week

New Mexico

26% lower than the US average.

$1,504/week

United States

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

Only Rio Rancho, New Mexico reports pay data for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $1,512 per week. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,190 per week — Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays 27% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$1,512$1,512
What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in New Mexico?

Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Travel Nursing specialties in New Mexico, averaging $1,074 per week. LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,840. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,190 per week — LPN / LVN earns 10% less.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN$1,074$1,840
How does the pay for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,806 per week, followed by California ($1,674) and Nevada ($1,570). California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,667. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,190 per week — Colorado pays 52% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Colorado$1,806$2,404
California$1,674$2,667
Nevada$1,570$1,942
Nebraska$1,525$2,313
Arizona$1,513$1,922
Kansas$1,360$2,000
Texas$1,328$2,088
Oklahoma$1,277$1,816
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $2,398 per week, followed by GetMed Staffing, Inc. ($1,936) and Vibra Travels ($1,867). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,190 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays 101% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$2,398$2,398
GetMed Staffing, Inc.$1,936$1,936
Vibra Travels$1,867$1,867
Jackson Nurse Professionals$1,839$1,839
Trusted Talent$1,824$1,824
GLC On-The-Go$1,720$1,720
Fusion Medical Staffing-Long Term Care$1,712$1,719
ProMed Staffing Resources B$1,695$1,695
RadHealth+$1,675$1,675
Genie Healthcare$1,643$1,840

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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