Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 940.
  • Nursing Assistants in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $29,920 per year or $14.38 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Mexico Nursing Assistants who work in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #5 in New Mexico for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in New Mexico for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #314 in the nation for salary and #442 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #297 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $29,920 or $14.38 per hour which is 5% less than the New Mexico average salary of $31,620.

AverageEastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan AreaNew Mexico% Difference
Hourly Wage$14.38$15.20-5.39%
Annual Salary$29,920$31,620-5.38%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $29,920 or $14.38 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageEastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$14.38$15.99-10.07%
Annual Salary$29,920$33,250-10.02%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Assistants in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $34,218 which compares to the New Mexico average annual salary of $31,620. per year.

Cost-of-living in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the New Mexico average, which means Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Mexico average.

  • New Mexico average salary is $31,620.
  • New Mexico cost-of-living adjusted salary is $34,531.
  • Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $29,920.
  • Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $34,218.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area$29,92087.44%$34,218
New Mexico$31,62091.57%$34,531
U.S.$33,250$33,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $28,770 and $29,720 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $36,940, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $23,370, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year94Under $23,370
15%2 – 4 years141$23,370 – $28,770
25%5 – 9 years235$28,770 – $29,470
25%10 – 14 years235$29,470 – $29,720
15%15 – 20 years141$29,470 – $36,940
10%20+ years94Above $36,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $29,920, Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($121,790), Registered Nurses ($73,660), and LPNs ($58,830).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$121,790
Registered Nurses$73,660
LPNs$58,830
Nursing Assistants$29,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 940.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $29,920 per year or $14.38 per hour in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $34,218 per year or $16 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Practitioners($121,790), Registered Nurses($73,660), LPNs($58,830).


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Official Data Sources for Nursing Assistants: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data