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Childcare Workers average salary by city in New Mexico
- Santa Fe$38,500
- Albuquerque$36,000
- Farmington$34,750
- Las Cruces$34,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $38,500 | $36,440 | $34,270 | $32,427 | 99 |
| Albuquerque | $36,000 | $36,340 | $31,650 | $30,525 | 96 |
| Farmington | $34,750 | $34,820 | $30,470 | $29,575 | 88 |
| Las Cruces | $34,380 | $34,270 | $29,910 | $29,293 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Childcare Workers salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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