Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$13.87/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in New Mexico is $13.87 per hour. This is 37% lower than the US average of $19.05.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$13.87/hour
New Mexico
37% lower than the US average.
$19.05/hour
United States
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Certified Nursing Assistants?
Only Santa Fe, New Mexico reports pay data for Certified Nursing Assistants, averaging $18 per hour. Santa Fe, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $23. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $14 per hour — Santa Fe, New Mexico pays 26% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | $18 | $23 |
What type of Certified Nursing Assistants make the most money in New Mexico?
Only CNA reports pay data among Assisting specialties in New Mexico, averaging $21 per hour. CNA also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $23. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $14 per hour — CNA earns 51% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | $21 | $23 |
How does the pay for Certified Nursing Assistants in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $13 per hour, followed by Kansas ($13). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $18. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $14 per hour — Texas pays 3% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $13 | $18 |
| Kansas | $13 | $16 |
Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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