What are the main factors that influence a Licensed Practical Nurse's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Licensed Practical Nurse?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Licensed Practical Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Licensed Practical Nurse's salary?

A Licensed Practical Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,165 for beginners, reaching about $53,380 at mid-level, and approach $54,736 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Licensed Practical Nurse?

Licensed Practical Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Licensed Practical Nurse roles are District of Columbia $63,541, California $63,300, Massachusetts $62,456. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Licensed Practical Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Licensed Practical Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Med Surg Licensed Practical Nurse: $97,850; Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse: $87,056; Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Management: $62,086; Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care: $59,679; Licensed Practical Nurse Private Duty: $58,998.

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in New Mexico?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in New Mexico is $53,154 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Licensed Practical Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,942
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,142 to $56,183
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,399

10% $47,399

50% (Median) $53,154

90% $58,942

Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,183	$4,682	$1,080	$27
Average	$53,154	$4,429	$1,022	$26
25th Percentile	$50,142	$4,178	$964	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries

A Licensed Practical Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Licensed Practical Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $52,165
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,255
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,380
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,646
Expert (over 8 years): $54,736

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Licensed Practical Nurse	$52,165
Intermediate Level Licensed Practical Nurse	$52,255
Senior Level Licensed Practical Nurse	$53,380
Specialist Level Licensed Practical Nurse	$54,646
Expert Level Licensed Practical Nurse	$54,736

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How Do Licensed Practical Nurses Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Licensed Practical Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,541.
California: $63,300.
Massachusetts: $62,456.

District of Columbia $63,541 California $63,300 Massachusetts $62,456 Washington $62,227 New Jersey $62,204 Alaska $62,124 Connecticut $61,332 New York $61,010

Hawaii $59,983 Rhode Island $59,501 Maryland $59,174 Minnesota $58,726 Colorado $58,554 Illinois $58,497 Oregon $58,279 Delaware $58,118

New Hampshire $58,017 Virginia $57,791 Pennsylvania $57,131 Nevada $56,798 North Dakota $56,689 Michigan $56,517 Wisconsin $56,454 Vermont $56,327

Texas $55,977 Maine $55,954 Arizona $55,920 Ohio $55,880 Georgia $55,352 Indiana $55,088 Wyoming $55,036 Utah $54,956

Iowa $54,921 Kansas $54,646 Louisiana $54,565 North Carolina $54,537 Missouri $54,525 Florida $54,301 Montana $54,181 Nebraska $54,066

Kentucky $54,003 South Carolina $53,773 Tennessee $53,630 Idaho $53,573 New Mexico $53,154 Oklahoma $53,062 Alabama $52,723 South Dakota $52,155

Arkansas $51,845 West Virginia $51,679 Mississippi $51,180

Top Paying Cities for Licensed Practical Nurse

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $53,720
Belen: $53,421
Bernalillo: $53,815

Algodones, NM $53,720 Belen, NM $53,421 Bernalillo, NM $53,815 Bluewater, NM $52,685 Bosque, NM $53,028 Casa Blanca, NM $53,148 Cedar Crest, NM $53,860 Cedarvale, NM $51,748

Cerrillos, NM $53,759 Claunch, NM $51,556 Coyote, NM $52,967 Cuba, NM $52,882 Cubero, NM $53,266 Edgewood, NM $53,619 Estancia, NM $52,980 Gallina, NM $52,689

Counselor, NM $52,722 Grants, NM $52,625 Milan, NM $52,835 Isleta, NM $53,907 Jarales, NM $53,369 Jemez Pueblo, NM $53,461 Jemez Springs, NM $53,297 Laguna, NM $53,526

La Jara, NM $52,823 La Joya, NM $52,700 Lindrith, NM $52,637 Los Lunas, NM $53,703 Mcintosh, NM $53,271 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $52,917 Moriarty, NM $53,092 Mountainair, NM $52,520

Nageezi, NM $52,652 New Laguna, NM $53,240 Paguate, NM $53,276 Pena Blanca, NM $53,871 Peralta, NM $53,788 Placitas, NM $53,816 Ponderosa, NM $53,394 Prewitt, NM $52,669

Regina, NM $52,705 Sandia Park, NM $53,724 Corrales, NM $53,927 San Fidel, NM $52,953 San Rafael, NM $52,727 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $53,725 San Ysidro, NM $53,652 Stanley, NM $53,085

Tijeras, NM $53,731 Tome, NM $53,632 Torreon, NM $53,453 Veguita, NM $53,024 Willard, NM $52,425 Youngsville, NM $52,982 Bosque Farms, NM $53,887 Clines Corners, NM $52,764

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $53,765 Cochiti Lake, NM $53,835 Albuquerque, NM $53,957 Kirtland Afb, NM $53,957 Rio Rancho, NM $53,869 Gallup, NM $52,745 Brimhall, NM $52,596 Church Rock, NM $52,621

Continental Divide, NM $52,583 Crownpoint, NM $52,627 Fence Lake, NM $52,392 Fort Wingate, NM $52,602 Gamerco, NM $52,691 Mentmore, NM $52,609 Mexican Springs, NM $52,603 Ramah, NM $52,506

Rehoboth, NM $52,638 Thoreau, NM $52,641 Tohatchi, NM $52,592 Vanderwagen, NM $52,603 Zuni, NM $52,590 Navajo, NM $52,662 Jamestown, NM $52,531 Pinehill, NM $52,466

Sheep Springs, NM $52,649 Smith Lake, NM $52,846 Yatahey, NM $52,630 Farmington, NM $52,883 Aztec, NM $52,981 Blanco, NM $52,734 Bloomfield, NM $52,671 Flora Vista, NM $52,938

Fruitland, NM $52,607 Kirtland, NM $52,938 La Plata, NM $52,957 Navajo Dam, NM $52,934 Shiprock, NM $52,860 Waterflow, NM $52,833 Newcomb, NM $52,617 Sanostee, NM $52,650

Santa Fe, NM $54,233 Abiquiu, NM $52,749 Alcalde, NM $53,668 Amalia, NM $52,669 Arroyo Hondo, NM $52,595 Arroyo Seco, NM $52,656 Canjilon, NM $52,586 Canones, NM $53,065

Carson, NM $52,796 Cebolla, NM $52,617 Cerro, NM $52,633 Chama, NM $52,848 Chamisal, NM $53,526 Chimayo, NM $53,901 Cordova, NM $53,810 Costilla, NM $52,890

Taos Ski Valley, NM $52,489 Dixon, NM $53,474 Dulce, NM $52,847 El Prado, NM $52,702 El Rito, NM $52,944 Embudo, NM $53,200 Espanola, NM $53,836 Glorieta, NM $54,024

Hernandez, NM $53,336 Ilfeld, NM $53,525 La Madera, NM $52,851 Lamy, NM $53,818 Llano, NM $53,417 Los Alamos, NM $53,945 White Rock, NM $54,047 Medanales, NM $53,395

Ojo Caliente, NM $53,081 Los Ojos, NM $52,718 Pecos, NM $53,856 Penasco, NM $53,219 Petaca, NM $52,537 Questa, NM $52,688 Ranchos De Taos, NM $52,966 Red River, NM $52,538

Ribera, NM $52,876 Rowe, NM $53,576 San Cristobal, NM $52,536 San Jose, NM $53,444 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $53,705 Santa Cruz, NM $53,883 Serafina, NM $52,742 Taos, NM $52,672

Tererro, NM $54,028 Tesuque, NM $54,233 Tierra Amarilla, NM $52,672 Trampas, NM $53,175 Tres Piedras, NM $52,523 Truchas, NM $53,660 Vadito, NM $53,149 Valdez, NM $52,576

Vallecitos, NM $52,534 Velarde, NM $53,394 Villanueva, NM $52,774 Spaceport City, NM $51,698 Las Vegas, NM $52,326 Angel Fire, NM $52,481 Anton Chico, NM $52,235 Buena Vista, NM $52,715

Chacon, NM $52,753 Cimarron, NM $52,398 Cleveland, NM $53,127 Eagle Nest, NM $52,438 Guadalupita, NM $52,672 Holman, NM $52,991 La Loma, NM $52,148 Maxwell, NM $52,416

Miami, NM $52,303 Mills, NM $52,117 Montezuma, NM $53,396 Mora, NM $53,201 Mosquero, NM $52,072 Ocate, NM $52,360 Ojo Feliz, NM $52,498 Rainsville, NM $52,728

Raton, NM $52,548 Rociada, NM $53,423 Roy, NM $52,129 Sapello, NM $52,960 Solano, NM $52,065 Springer, NM $52,280 Ute Park, NM $52,423 Valmora, NM $52,282

Wagon Mound, NM $52,222 Watrous, NM $52,300 Socorro, NM $52,179 Aragon, NM $52,336 Datil, NM $52,121 Lemitar, NM $52,421 Luna, NM $52,429 Magdalena, NM $52,125

Pie Town, NM $52,299 Polvadera, NM $52,548 Quemado, NM $52,407 Reserve, NM $52,313 San Acacia, NM $52,634 San Antonio, NM $51,890 Truth Or Consequences, NM $51,879 Arrey, NM $51,870

Caballo, NM $51,906 Derry, NM $51,642 Elephant Butte, NM $52,014 Garfield, NM $51,492 Hatch, NM $50,667 Monticello, NM $51,876 Rincon, NM $50,375 Salem, NM $51,332

Williamsburg, NM $51,945 Winston, NM $51,914 Las Cruces, NM $49,716 White Sands Missile Range, NM $49,879 Santa Teresa, NM $50,242 Playas, NM $52,119 Animas, NM $52,247 Anthony, NM $50,230

Arenas Valley, NM $52,155 Bayard, NM $52,106 Berino, NM $50,002 Buckhorn, NM $52,160 Santa Clara, NM $52,198 Chamberino, NM $50,054 Cliff, NM $52,100 Columbus, NM $51,960

Deming, NM $51,972 Dona Ana, NM $49,718 Fairacres, NM $49,866 Faywood, NM $51,948 Fort Bayard, NM $52,148 Gila, NM $52,023 Glenwood, NM $52,064 Hachita, NM $51,960

Hanover, NM $51,971 Hillsboro, NM $51,865 Hurley, NM $52,071 La Mesa, NM $50,667 Lordsburg, NM $52,081 Mesilla, NM $49,717 Mesilla Park, NM $49,722 Mesquite, NM $49,765

Mimbres, NM $52,012 Mule Creek, NM $52,153 Organ, NM $49,748 Pinos Altos, NM $52,099 Radium Springs, NM $49,737 Redrock, NM $51,966 Rodeo, NM $52,313 San Miguel, NM $49,746

Silver City, NM $52,099 Sunland Park, NM $49,974 Tyrone, NM $52,254 Vado, NM $49,785 Chaparral, NM $50,413 Clovis, NM $52,000 Cannon Afb, NM $51,885 Broadview, NM $51,848

Causey, NM $51,759 Crossroads, NM $51,636 Dora, NM $51,882 Elida, NM $51,667 Floyd, NM $51,792 Fort Sumner, NM $51,751 Grady, NM $51,897 House, NM $51,856

Kenna, NM $51,667 Lingo, NM $51,756 Melrose, NM $51,865 Milnesand, NM $51,647 Pep, NM $51,717 Portales, NM $51,907 Rogers, NM $51,732 Saint Vrain, NM $51,898

Taiban, NM $51,733 Texico, NM $51,918 Yeso, NM $51,545 Roswell, NM $51,605 Artesia, NM $51,707 Caprock, NM $51,602 Carlsbad, NM $51,741 Dexter, NM $51,641

Eunice, NM $51,787 Hagerman, NM $51,667 Hobbs, NM $51,862 Hope, NM $51,478 Jal, NM $51,726 Lake Arthur, NM $51,582 Lakewood, NM $51,659 Loco Hills, NM $51,754

Loving, NM $51,728 Lovington, NM $51,813 Mcdonald, NM $51,671 Malaga, NM $51,677 Maljamar, NM $51,627 Monument, NM $51,748 Tatum, NM $51,705 Whites City, NM $51,791

Carrizozo, NM $51,360 Alamogordo, NM $51,197 Alto, NM $51,368 Bent, NM $51,206 Capitan, NM $51,248 Cloudcroft, NM $51,201 Corona, NM $51,584 Encino, NM $51,998

Fort Stanton, NM $51,270 Glencoe, NM $51,233 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $51,191 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $51,191 Hondo, NM $51,281 La Luz, NM $51,191 Lincoln, NM $51,131 Mayhill, NM $51,307

Mescalero, NM $51,214 Nogal, NM $51,434 Orogrande, NM $51,217 Picacho, NM $51,270 Pinon, NM $51,462 Ruidoso, NM $51,465 Ruidoso Downs, NM $51,395 Sacramento, NM $51,237

San Patricio, NM $51,298 Sunspot, NM $51,191 Timberon, NM $51,302 Tinnie, NM $51,240 Tularosa, NM $51,225 Vaughn, NM $51,788 Weed, NM $51,301 Tucumcari, NM $52,046

Amistad, NM $51,978 Bard, NM $51,895 Capulin, NM $52,483 Clayton, NM $52,079 Conchas Dam, NM $52,126 Cuervo, NM $51,876 Des Moines, NM $52,276 Folsom, NM $52,357

Garita, NM $52,027 Gladstone, NM $52,131 Grenville, NM $52,121 Logan, NM $52,044 Mcalister, NM $51,883 Nara Visa, NM $51,920 Newkirk, NM $51,978 Quay, NM $52,008

San Jon, NM $51,952 Santa Rosa, NM $52,008 Sedan, NM $52,026 Trementina, NM $52,024

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Licensed Practical Nurse salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $58,131. While startup companies pay approximate $49,400.

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$49,400
Growth Stage	51~500	$52,187
Established	501~5000	$56,194
Enterprise	5000+	$58,131

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Licensed Practical Nurse roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Business Services and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Licensed Practical Nurse positions in Biotechnology or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Licensed Practical Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Licensed Practical Nurse

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Business Services	$71,736	$34.0	25%
Healthcare	$63,128	$30.0	10%

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Licensed Practical Nurse's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$50,142

Average $53,154/year

$56,183

$4,178

Average $4,429/month

$4,682

$964

Average $1,022/week

$1,080

$24

Average $26/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,183	$4,682	$1,080	$27
Average	$53,154	$4,429	$1,022	$26
25th Percentile	$50,142	$4,178	$964	$24

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