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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$39,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.94/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
4,750
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$42,717 #27 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in New Mexico, explained

Certified nursing assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $39,390 per year ($18.94 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $34,110, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $48,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $39,390 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $39,390 is worth about $42,717 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #27 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,110
$16.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,390
$18.94/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$48,340
$23.24/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $39,390 $42,717 —
Colorado $47,380 $45,977 −$7,990
Arizona $44,780 $44,479 −$5,390
Utah $39,840 $40,298 −$450
Texas $37,500 $38,637 +$1,890
Oklahoma $35,930 $40,903 +$3,460

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in New Mexico?

Certified nursing assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $39,390 per year ($18.94 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $39,390, New Mexico pays 7% below the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 4,750 work in the state.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) salary in other states

Oregon · $49,830 Washington · $49,180 New York · $48,590 New Hampshire · $47,870 District of Columbia · $47,700 California · $47,630 Colorado · $47,380 Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680

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