Community Health Workers Salary in New Mexico

Community health workers in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $59,790 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($50,200), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the community health workers average at $56,180 and the median at $54,830 for 610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,180.

Community Health Workers average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$59,790
Las Cruces$50,200

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$59,790	$58,290	$54,830	$48,577	96
Las Cruces	$50,200	$49,650	$46,270	$41,322	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Community Health Workers salary in other states

Community Health Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

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 21-1094.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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