Childcare Workers Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Childcare Workers in New Mexico earn a median salary of $33,820 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.5% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 3,450 childcare workers are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $31,510 to $36,320 depending on location.
$33,820
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$36,320
Highest paying metro
$31,510
Lowest paying metro
3,450
Employed in New Mexico
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,320 | $32,110 | $37,870 | 140 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $35,010 | $29,560 | $36,210 | 1,830 |
| Northern New Mexico | $34,310 | $28,870 | $36,390 | 250 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $34,010 | $28,980 | $35,490 | 550 |
| Farmington, NM | $31,760 | $29,410 | $35,830 | 190 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $31,510 | $29,180 | $35,070 | 490 |