Childcare Workers Salary in New Mexico

Median Salary

$35,840

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.23

per hour

Employment

4,120

in New Mexico

vs. National Avg

+2.5%

National: $34,980

📊 Compared to the national median of $34,980, New Mexico pays 2.5% MORE for Childcare Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$38,957

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

35%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

10th

$29,880

25th

$31,240

Median

$35,840

75th

$36,940

90th

$42,190

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).