Nursing Assistants Salary in New Mexico
Nursing Assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $39,390 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,750
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,110; the top 10% earn over $48,340. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,330 median in New Mexico
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$77,020 median in New Mexico
- Occupational Therapy Aides$43,170 median in New Mexico
- Physical Therapist Aides$31,990 median in New Mexico
- Registered Nurses$94,340 median in New Mexico
- Orderlies$37,650 median in New Mexico
Nursing Assistants pay in New Mexico
How much do nursing assistants make in New Mexico?
The median is $39,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,110 and the top 10% earn over $48,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.