How much does a childcare worker make in Albuquerque?
$36,340a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $17.47 an hour or $3,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.47
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 2,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,090Median: $36,340Highest 10%: $42,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,090 | $14.95 | |
| 25th | $31,650 | $15.22 | |
| Median | $36,340 | $17.47 | |
| 75th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 90th | $42,120 | $20.25 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,440 |
| Farmington, NM | $34,820 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $34,270 |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $17.47 ($36,340 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $36,340 against $34,980 nationally, 4% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $35,840, so Albuquerque pays 1% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for childcare worker pay?
68 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,120 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.