Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Mexico | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $39,390 | $41,878 | -6% |
| Median hourly wage | $18.94 | $20.13 | -6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $42,722.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in New Mexico is $39,390, or about $18.94 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. New Mexico is -6% below the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in New Mexico typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 4,750 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $39,390, New Mexico offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.