Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$60,760
National Median
$62,340
Employment
1,850
Entry Level (10th)
$37,980
Top Earners (90th)
$75,640
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $1,580 less than the national median for licensed practical and licensed vocational nursess.
There are 2.155 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 0.53).
Other States for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $79,700 | 6,450 |
| Rhode Island | $77,940 | 1,080 |
| Alaska | $77,670 | 300 |
| California | $77,170 | 79,610 |
| Oregon | $76,570 | 4,340 |
| Massachusetts | $76,560 | 15,210 |
| New Hampshire | $74,660 | 2,130 |
| Arizona | $74,020 | 5,200 |
| Nevada | $73,820 | 3,210 |
| New Jersey | $71,180 | 15,210 |
| Maine | $70,870 | 850 |
| District of Columbia | $70,420 | 1,170 |
| Maryland | $69,870 | 9,510 |
| Connecticut | $69,130 | 8,890 |
| Colorado | $67,480 | 5,030 |
| Delaware | $66,090 | 1,600 |
| Illinois | $66,030 | 18,230 |
| Hawaii | $65,560 | 710 |
| Vermont | $64,560 | 1,260 |
| New York | $64,030 | 40,720 |