How much does a childcare worker make in Santa Fe?
$36,440a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $17.52 an hour or $3,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.52
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,660Median: $36,440Highest 10%: $46,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,660 | $14.74 | |
| 25th | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| Median | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| 75th | $43,530 | $20.93 | |
| 90th | $46,300 | $22.26 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Albuquerque, NM | $36,340 |
| Farmington, NM | $34,820 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $34,270 |
Related jobs in Santa Fe
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $54,570 |
| Residential Advisor | $39,290 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $39,100 |
| Animal Caretaker | $35,360 |
| Hairdresser | $30,990 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $30,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $17.52 ($36,440 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
Yes: $36,440 against $34,980 nationally, 4% more.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $35,840, so Santa Fe pays 2% more.
Where does Santa Fe rank for childcare worker pay?
65 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,300 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.