How much does a nursing assistant make in New Mexico?
$39,390a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in New Mexico. That is $18.94 an hour or $3,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.94
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,110Median: $39,390Highest 10%: $48,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| 25th | $37,310 | $17.94 | |
| Median | $39,390 | $18.94 | |
| 75th | $45,410 | $21.83 | |
| 90th | $48,340 | $23.24 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,530 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,950 |
| Farmington, NM | $39,390 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $37,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 27. Nebraska | $40,000 |
| 28. Utah | $39,840 |
| 29. Michigan | $39,570 |
| 30. New Mexico | $39,390 |
| 31. Iowa | $39,350 |
| 32. Wyoming | $39,160 |
| 33. Ohio | $39,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $18.94 ($39,390 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $39,390 against $42,260 nationally, 7% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for nursing assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays nursing assistants the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $46,530 a year.
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.