New Mexico Wages 39-9011.00 - Childcare Workers Bright Outlook  

In New Mexico:

  • Workers on average earn $35,840.
  • 10% of workers earn $29,880 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $42,190 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $34,980.
  • 10% of workers earn $24,260 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $46,010 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data .

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$24,260$29,360$34,980$38,570$46,010
New Mexico$29,880$31,240$35,840$36,940$42,190
Albuquerque, NM$31,090$31,650$36,340$37,110$42,120
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area$29,840$30,970$35,090$36,170$39,970
Farmington, NM$30,340$30,470$34,820$37,120$39,580
Las Cruces, NM$29,170$29,910$34,270$36,860$40,650
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area$30,160$30,930$35,740$37,150$43,900
Santa Fe, NM$30,660$34,270$36,440$43,530$46,300

In New Mexico:

  • Workers on average earn $17.23 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $14.36 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $20.29 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $16.82 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $11.66 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $22.12 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data .

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$11.66$14.12$16.82$18.55$22.12
New Mexico$14.36$15.02$17.23$17.76$20.29
Albuquerque, NM$14.95$15.22$17.47$17.84$20.25
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area$14.34$14.89$16.87$17.39$19.22
Farmington, NM$14.59$14.65$16.74$17.85$19.03
Las Cruces, NM$14.03$14.38$16.48$17.72$19.55
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area$14.50$14.87$17.18$17.86$21.10
Santa Fe, NM$14.74$16.48$17.52$20.93$22.26