Nurse's Aide Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

How much does a Nurse's Aide make in Santa Fe, NM?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nurse's Aide in Santa Fe, NM is $33,015. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $26,666 to a high of $41,682, with most professionals earning between $29,692 and $37,552.

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What is a Nurse's Aide?

A Nurse's Aide, also known as a Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), is responsible for providing basic care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Their duties may include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating, taking vital signs, and helping with medical procedures. Nurse's Aides also provide emotional support to patients and communicate any changes in a patient's condition to the nursing staff. They play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients in healthcare settings.

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What does a Nurse's Aide do?

Common responsibilities of a Nurse's Aide

Providing basic nursing care, such as changing dressings and applying simple bandages.

September 20, 2023

Assisting with patient mobility, including transferring and positioning patients.

September 26, 2023

Assisting with patient transportation within the healthcare facility.

September 27, 2023

Observing and reporting any changes in a patient's condition to the nursing staff.

September 30, 2023

Assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

October 06, 2023

Assisting with meal preparation and feeding patients who need help.

October 09, 2023

Taking and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

October 22, 2023

Keeping patient rooms and common areas clean and organized.

November 05, 2023

Providing emotional support and companionship to patients.

November 05, 2023

Assisting with administrative tasks, such as answering phones and maintaining patient records.

November 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Nurse's Aide in Santa Fe, NM

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

29692

37552

33015

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

29765

37617

33099

What is the average salary for Nurse's Aide in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nurse's Aide in Santa Fe, NM. The base salary for Nurse's Aide ranges from $29,692 to $37,552 with the average base salary of $33,015. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,765 to $37,617 with the average total cash compensation of $33,099.

View Average Salary for Nurse's Aide as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$33,015	$29,692 - $37,552
Bonus	$84	$73 - $65
Total Pay	$33,099	$29,765 - $37,617

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Nurse's Aide Salary Near Santa Fe, NM

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,447 - $37,242	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Albuquerque, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,541 - $37,361	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Farmington, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,145 - $36,860	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Clovis, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $28,061 - $35,489	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $27,555 - $34,850	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $28,027 - $35,446	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM

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About Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe (/ˌsæntəˈfeɪ/ or /ˈsæntəˌfeɪ/; Tewa: Oghá P'o'oge, Navajo: Yootó) is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and the seat of Santa Fe County. This area was occupied for at least several thousand years by indigenous peoples who built villages several hundred years ago, on the current site of the city. It was known by the Tewa inhabitants as Ogha Po'oge ("White Shell Water Place"). The city of Santa Fe, founded by Spanish colonists in 1610, is the oldest state capital in the United States. Santa Fe (meaning "holy faith" in Spanish) had a p...

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