Nursing Assistants Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Nursing Assistants in New Mexico earn a median salary of $37,553 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -5% vs the national median of $39,530. An estimated 4,530 nursing assistants are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $34,460 to $41,510 depending on location.
$37,553
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$41,510
Highest paying metro
$34,460
Lowest paying metro
4,530
Employed in New Mexico
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Nursing Assistants salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $41,510 | $36,850 | $46,490 | 340 |
| Northern New Mexico | $39,980 | $35,560 | $45,490 | 480 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,170 | $35,390 | $42,790 | 2,040 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $36,280 | $35,330 | $38,960 | 960 |
| Farmington, NM | $35,920 | $35,260 | $42,830 | 280 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $34,460 | $30,050 | $36,650 | 430 |