Nursing Assistants Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #31 of 51 · NM
3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,400 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $39,390
Employment 4,750
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,110P25 $37,310 Median $39,390P75 $45,410P90 $48,340
About 80% of nursing assistantss in New Mexico earn between $34,110 and $48,340. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nursing assistants salary in New Mexico is $41,400, about 3% below the U.S. average ($42,700). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,530 | $45,710 | 410 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $43,470 | $42,470 | 550 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,950 | $41,980 | 2,110 |
| Farmington, NM | $39,390 | $41,460 | 330 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $37,870 | $38,550 | 900 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $37,400 | $38,750 | 390 |