Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 370.
  • LPNs in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $58,830 per year or $28.29 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Mexico LPNs who work in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in New Mexico for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in New Mexico for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #64 in the nation for salary and #442 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #328 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs earn an average of $58,830 or $28.29 per hour which is 4% more than the New Mexico average salary of $56,040.

AverageEastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan AreaNew Mexico% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.29$26.945.01%
Annual Salary$58,830$56,0404.98%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs earn an average of $58,830 or $28.29 per hour which is 13% more than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageEastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.29$24.9313.48%
Annual Salary$58,830$51,85013.46%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $67,280 which compares to the New Mexico average annual salary of $56,040. per year.

Cost-of-living in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the New Mexico average, which means Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Mexico average.

  • New Mexico average salary is $56,040.
  • New Mexico cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,199.
  • Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $58,830.
  • Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,280.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area$58,83087.44%$67,280
New Mexico$56,04091.57%$61,199
U.S.$51,850$51,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of LPNs earn between $46,660 and $61,010 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $76,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $36,930, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year37Under $36,930
15%2 – 4 years56$36,930 – $46,660
25%5 – 9 years92$46,660 – $58,810
25%10 – 14 years92$58,810 – $61,010
15%15 – 20 years56$58,810 – $76,900
10%20+ years37Above $76,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $58,830, Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($121,790), and Registered Nurses ($73,660).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($29,920).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$121,790
Registered Nurses$73,660
LPNs$58,830
Nursing Assistants$29,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 370.

LPNs earn an average of $58,830 per year or $28.29 per hour in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs earn an average of $67,280 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Practitioners($121,790), Registered Nurses($73,660), LPNs($58,830).


Additional Salary Reports for LPNs in New Mexico cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for LPNs: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data