Community Health Workers Salary in New Mexico
Community Health Workers in New Mexico earn a median of $54,830 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,830
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($51,850)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,210; the top 10% earn over $73,110. Nationally the range is $38,810 to $77,180.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$65,640 median in New Mexico
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46,340 median in New Mexico
- Healthcare Social Workers$65,930 median in New Mexico
Community Health Workers pay in New Mexico
How much do community health workers make in New Mexico?
The median is $54,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,210 and the top 10% earn over $73,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for community health workers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $51,850). Living costs are not included.