Nursing Assistants pay in Albuquerque

In Albuquerque (NM), the median pay for nursing assistants is $19.21 an hour ($39,950 a year). About 2,110 people work in this job there.

$19.21Median hourly pay
$38,410–$45,410Middle half of workers, yearly
2,110People in this job in Albuquerque (NM)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). It is about the same as the New Mexico median ($39,390).

Pay range for nursing assistants in Albuquerque (NM)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.94$35,240
25% of workers$18.47$38,410
Half of workers (median)$19.21$39,950
75% of workers$21.83$45,410
90% of workers$23.56$49,000

Nursing Assistants pay in New Mexico metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Santa Fe$46,530410
Albuquerque (this page)$39,9502,110
Farmington$39,390330
Las Cruces$37,400390

New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Albuquerque (NM)

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$96,040
Medical Assistants$39,200
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,370
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,170

Other job titles for this job

Patient Care TechnicianPCTCnaBirth AttendantCertified Medication AideCertified Nurse AideCertified Nurse AssistantCertified Nurses AideCertified Nursing AssistantCertified Nursing AttendantCertified Residential Medication AideCrma

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.