Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $29,540 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.20
10th percentile $25,960
90th percentile $37,870
Employed locally 1,010
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,960
    25th
    $25,960
    50th (median)
    $29,540
    75th
    $34,740
    90th
    $37,870

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 40% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $46,350
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,750
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,940
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,700
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,210
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $40,120

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Assistants$46,740
    Nursing Assistants$41,510
    Dental Assistants$45,260
    Massage Therapists$33,630
    Physical Therapist Assistants$67,710
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Santa Fe, NM is $14.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.55 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries?

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Santa Fe, NM is 15.4% below the national median of $34,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $25,960 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,960.