Personal Care Technician Salary in Santa Fe, NM

How much does a Personal Care Technician make in Santa Fe, NM?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Personal Care Technician in Santa Fe, NM is $44,070. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $35,107 to a high of $54,037, with most professionals earning between $39,378 and $49,287.

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What is a Personal Care Technician?

A Personal Care Technician is responsible for providing assistance and support to individuals who are unable to care for themselves. This may include helping with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, as well as providing companionship and emotional support. Personal Care Technicians may also assist with meal preparation, medication management, and light housekeeping tasks. They must have a compassionate and patient demeanor, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and work well with individuals of all ages and abilities. Additionally, they may be required to document and report on the individual's progress and any changes in their condition.

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What does a Personal Care Technician do?

Common responsibilities of a Personal Care Technician

Providing companionship and emotional support to clients, engaging in conversation and activities to promote mental well-being.

September 02, 2023

Assisting clients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

September 15, 2023

Assisting with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, and tidying up living spaces.

September 15, 2023

Providing assistance with exercises and physical therapy routines as prescribed by healthcare professionals.

September 16, 2023

Preparing and serving meals and snacks according to the client's dietary needs and preferences.

September 19, 2023

Monitoring and recording vital signs and reporting any changes to the supervising nurse or healthcare professional.

September 30, 2023

Assisting with medication reminders and ensuring clients take their prescribed medications on time.

October 04, 2023

Assisting with transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands as needed.

October 09, 2023

Providing assistance with mobility and transferring clients from bed to wheelchair or vice versa.

October 17, 2023

Documenting and reporting any changes in the client's condition or behavior to the appropriate healthcare professionals.

November 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Personal Care Technician in Santa Fe, NM

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

39378

49287

44070

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

39455

49410

44193

What is the average salary for Personal Care Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Personal Care Technician in Santa Fe, NM. The base salary for Personal Care Technician ranges from $39,378 to $49,287 with the average base salary of $44,070. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,455 to $49,410 with the average total cash compensation of $44,193.

View Average Salary for Personal Care Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$44,070	$39,378 - $49,287
Bonus	$123	$76 - $123
Total Pay	$44,193	$39,455 - $49,410

* 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.

Personal Care Technician Salary Near Santa Fe, NM

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,053 - $48,881	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Albuquerque, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,178 - $49,037	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Farmington, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,653 - $48,380	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Clovis, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,216 - $46,581	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,545 - $45,741	COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,170 - $46,523	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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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 ci....More

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