How much does a personal care and service worker make in New Mexico?
$39,440a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in New Mexico. That is $18.96 an hour or $3,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.96
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,080Median: $39,440Highest 10%: $62,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,080 | $12.54 | |
| 25th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $39,440 | $18.96 | |
| 75th | $43,520 | $20.92 | |
| 90th | $62,130 | $29.87 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 10. Maine | $40,800 |
| 11. New York | $40,720 |
| 12. California | $39,860 |
| 13. New Mexico | $39,440 |
| 14. New Jersey | $39,210 |
| 15. Colorado | $37,930 |
| 16. Maryland | $37,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $18.96 ($39,440 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $39,440 against $41,600 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for personal care and service worker pay?
New Mexico ranks 13 of 46 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays personal care and service workers the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $39,150 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.