Nursing Assistants Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $41,510 +5% vs national
Median hourly $19.96
10th percentile $31,180
90th percentile $51,460
Employed locally 340
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,180
    25th
    $36,850
    50th (median)
    $41,510
    75th
    $46,490
    90th
    $51,460

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,690
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,470
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $47,130
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,160
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $46,140

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,540
    Medical Assistants$46,740
    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 Nursing Assistants make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Santa Fe, NM is $19.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.51 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,180 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,850.