Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #44 of 51 · NM
16.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $30,120 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $28,520
Employment 38,910
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,400P25 $26,970 Median $28,520P75 $30,730P90 $36,440
About 80% of home health and personal care aidess in New Mexico earn between $26,400 and $36,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean home health and personal care aides salary in New Mexico is $30,120, about 16.6% below the U.S. average ($36,120). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $31,540 | $33,270 | 1,470 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $30,170 | $31,210 | 16,860 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $27,840 | $28,570 | 6,430 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $27,500 | $29,830 | 4,900 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $27,420 | $28,950 | 6,770 |
| Farmington, NM | $27,290 | $28,490 | 1,900 |