Childcare Workers Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #21 of 51 · NM
1.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,510 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,840
Employment 4,120
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,880P25 $31,240 Median $35,840P75 $36,940P90 $42,190
About 80% of childcare workerss in New Mexico earn between $29,880 and $42,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in New Mexico is $35,510, about 1.4% above the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,440 | $38,500 | 130 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $36,340 | $36,000 | 2,190 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $35,740 | $35,490 | 270 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $35,090 | $34,650 | 680 |
| Farmington, NM | $34,820 | $34,750 | 240 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $34,270 | $34,380 | 610 |