What are the main factors that influence an After Care Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for After Care Assistant?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for After Care Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An After Care Assistant's salary?

An After Care Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $30,673 for beginners, reaching about $31,514 at mid-level, and approach $31,712 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an After Care Assistant?

After Care Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for After Care Assistant roles are District of Columbia $37,578, California $37,436, Massachusetts $36,937. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of After Care Assistant roles make?

Salaries for After Care Assistant level roles vary by specialization: After Care Counselor: $79,286; After Care Instructor: $64,553; After School Care Assistant: $55,265; After School Care: $55,179; After School Care Coordinator: $53,803.

After Care Assistant Salary in New Mexico

How much does an After Care Assistant make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an After Care Assistant in New Mexico is $31,435 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

However, an After Care Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $36,873
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,178 to $34,281
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,124

10% $27,124

50% (Median) $31,435

90% $36,873

After Care Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,281	$2,857	$659	$16
Average	$31,435	$2,620	$605	$15
25th Percentile	$29,178	$2,432	$561	$14

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Key Factors That Influence After Care Assistant Salaries

An After Care Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects After Care Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an After Care Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $30,673
Early Career (1-2 years): $31,119
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $31,514
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $31,633
Expert (over 8 years): $31,712

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level After Care Assistant	less than 1 year	$30,673
Early Career Level After Care Assistant	1-2 years	$31,119
Mid-Level Level After Care Assistant	2-4 years	$31,514
Senior-Level Level After Care Assistant	5-8 years	$31,633
Expert Level After Care Assistant	over 8 years	$31,712

How Do After Care Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract After Care Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,578.
California: $37,436.
Massachusetts: $36,937.

District of Columbia $37,578 California $37,436 Massachusetts $36,937 Washington $36,801 New Jersey $36,788 Alaska $36,740 Connecticut $36,272 New York $36,082

Hawaii $35,474 Rhode Island $35,189 Maryland $34,996 Minnesota $34,731 Colorado $34,629 Illinois $34,595 Oregon $34,466 Delaware $34,371

New Hampshire $34,311 Virginia $34,178 Pennsylvania $33,787 Nevada $33,591 North Dakota $33,526 Michigan $33,424 Wisconsin $33,387 Vermont $33,312

Texas $33,105 Maine $33,092 Arizona $33,071 Ohio $33,047 Georgia $32,735 Indiana $32,579 Wyoming $32,549 Utah $32,501

Iowa $32,481 Kansas $32,318 Louisiana $32,270 North Carolina $32,253 Missouri $32,246 Florida $32,114 Montana $32,043 Nebraska $31,975

Kentucky $31,938 South Carolina $31,802 Tennessee $31,717 Idaho $31,683 New Mexico $31,435 Oklahoma $31,381 Alabama $31,181 South Dakota $30,845

Arkansas $30,661 West Virginia $30,563 Mississippi $30,268

Top Paying Cities for After Care Assistant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $31,770
Belen: $31,593
Bernalillo: $31,826

Algodones, NM $31,770

Belen, NM $31,593

Bernalillo, NM $31,826

Bluewater, NM $31,158

Bosque, NM $31,361

Casa Blanca, NM $31,432

Cedar Crest, NM $31,853

Cedarvale, NM $30,604

Cerrillos, NM $31,793

Claunch, NM $30,490

Coyote, NM $31,325

Cuba, NM $31,274

Cubero, NM $31,502

Edgewood, NM $31,711

Estancia, NM $31,332

Gallina, NM $31,161

Counselor, NM $31,180

Grants, NM $31,122

Milan, NM $31,247

Isleta, NM $31,881

Jarales, NM $31,563

Jemez Pueblo, NM $31,617

Jemez Springs, NM $31,520

Laguna, NM $31,656

La Jara, NM $31,239

La Joya, NM $31,167

Lindrith, NM $31,130

Los Lunas, NM $31,760

Mcintosh, NM $31,505

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $31,295

Moriarty, NM $31,399

Mountainair, NM $31,060

Nageezi, NM $31,139

New Laguna, NM $31,486

Paguate, NM $31,508

Pena Blanca, NM $31,860

Peralta, NM $31,811

Placitas, NM $31,827

Ponderosa, NM $31,577

Prewitt, NM $31,149

Regina, NM $31,170

Sandia Park, NM $31,773

Corrales, NM $31,892

San Fidel, NM $31,317

San Rafael, NM $31,183

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $31,773

San Ysidro, NM $31,730

Stanley, NM $31,395

Tijeras, NM $31,777

Tome, NM $31,718

Torreon, NM $31,612

Veguita, NM $31,359

Willard, NM $31,004

Youngsville, NM $31,334

Bosque Farms, NM $31,869

Clines Corners, NM $31,205

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $31,797

Cochiti Lake, NM $31,839

Albuquerque, NM $31,910

Kirtland Afb, NM $31,910

Rio Rancho, NM $31,858

Gallup, NM $31,194

Brimhall, NM $31,105

Church Rock, NM $31,120

Continental Divide, NM $31,098

Crownpoint, NM $31,124

Fence Lake, NM $30,985

Fort Wingate, NM $31,109

Gamerco, NM $31,161

Mentmore, NM $31,113

Mexican Springs, NM $31,109

Ramah, NM $31,052

Rehoboth, NM $31,130

Thoreau, NM $31,132

Tohatchi, NM $31,103

Vanderwagen, NM $31,109

Zuni, NM $31,102

Navajo, NM $31,144

Jamestown, NM $31,067

Pinehill, NM $31,028

Sheep Springs, NM $31,137

Smith Lake, NM $31,253

Yatahey, NM $31,126

Farmington, NM $31,275

Aztec, NM $31,333

Blanco, NM $31,187

Bloomfield, NM $31,150

Flora Vista, NM $31,308

Fruitland, NM $31,112

Kirtland, NM $31,308

La Plata, NM $31,319

Navajo Dam, NM $31,305

Shiprock, NM $31,262

Waterflow, NM $31,246

Newcomb, NM $31,118

Sanostee, NM $31,138

Santa Fe, NM $32,073

Abiquiu, NM $31,196

Alcalde, NM $31,739

Amalia, NM $31,149

Arroyo Hondo, NM $31,105

Arroyo Seco, NM $31,141

Canjilon, NM $31,100

Canones, NM $31,383

Carson, NM $31,224

Cebolla, NM $31,118

Cerro, NM $31,127

Chama, NM $31,254

Chamisal, NM $31,655

Chimayo, NM $31,878

Cordova, NM $31,824

Costilla, NM $31,279

Taos Ski Valley, NM $31,042

Dixon, NM $31,625

Dulce, NM $31,254

El Prado, NM $31,168

El Rito, NM $31,311

Embudo, NM $31,462

Espanola, NM $31,839

Glorieta, NM $31,950

Hernandez, NM $31,543

Ilfeld, NM $31,655

La Madera, NM $31,256

Lamy, NM $31,828

Llano, NM $31,591

Los Alamos, NM $31,903

White Rock, NM $31,963

Medanales, NM $31,578

Ojo Caliente, NM $31,392

Los Ojos, NM $31,178

Pecos, NM $31,850

Penasco, NM $31,474

Petaca, NM $31,071

Questa, NM $31,160

Ranchos De Taos, NM $31,324

Red River, NM $31,071

Ribera, NM $31,271

Rowe, NM $31,685

San Cristobal, NM $31,070

San Jose, NM $31,607

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $31,761

Santa Cruz, NM $31,867

Serafina, NM $31,192

Taos, NM $31,150

Tererro, NM $31,952

Tesuque, NM $32,073

Tierra Amarilla, NM $31,150

Trampas, NM $31,448

Tres Piedras, NM $31,062

Truchas, NM $31,735

Vadito, NM $31,432

Valdez, NM $31,094

Vallecitos, NM $31,069

Velarde, NM $31,577

Villanueva, NM $31,211

Spaceport City, NM $30,574

Las Vegas, NM $30,946

Angel Fire, NM $31,037

Anton Chico, NM $30,892

Buena Vista, NM $31,176

Chacon, NM $31,198

Cimarron, NM $30,989

Cleveland, NM $31,419

Eagle Nest, NM $31,012

Guadalupita, NM $31,150

Holman, NM $31,339

La Loma, NM $30,840

Maxwell, NM $30,999

Miami, NM $30,932

Mills, NM $30,822

Montezuma, NM $31,579

Mora, NM $31,463

Mosquero, NM $30,796

Ocate, NM $30,966

Ojo Feliz, NM $31,047

Rainsville, NM $31,183

Raton, NM $31,077

Rociada, NM $31,595

Roy, NM $30,829

Sapello, NM $31,321

Solano, NM $30,791

Springer, NM $30,919

Ute Park, NM $31,003

Valmora, NM $30,920

Wagon Mound, NM $30,884

Watrous, NM $30,930

Socorro, NM $30,859

Aragon, NM $30,952

Datil, NM $30,824

Lemitar, NM $31,002

Luna, NM $31,007

Magdalena, NM $30,827

Pie Town, NM $30,930

Polvadera, NM $31,077

Quemado, NM $30,994

Reserve, NM $30,938

San Acacia, NM $31,128

San Antonio, NM $30,688

Truth Or Consequences, NM $30,682

Arrey, NM $30,676

Caballo, NM $30,697

Derry, NM $30,541

Elephant Butte, NM $30,761

Garfield, NM $30,453

Hatch, NM $29,965

Monticello, NM $30,680

Rincon, NM $29,792

Salem, NM $30,358

Williamsburg, NM $30,720

Winston, NM $30,702

Las Cruces, NM $29,402

White Sands Missile Range, NM $29,499

Santa Teresa, NM $29,713

Playas, NM $30,823

Animas, NM $30,899

Anthony, NM $29,706

Arenas Valley, NM $30,844

Bayard, NM $30,816

Berino, NM $29,571

Buckhorn, NM $30,848

Santa Clara, NM $30,870

Chamberino, NM $29,602

Cliff, NM $30,812

Columbus, NM $30,729

Deming, NM $30,736

Dona Ana, NM $29,403

Fairacres, NM $29,491

Faywood, NM $30,722

Fort Bayard, NM $30,840

Gila, NM $30,767

Glenwood, NM $30,791

Hachita, NM $30,729

Hanover, NM $30,736

Hillsboro, NM $30,673

Hurley, NM $30,795

La Mesa, NM $29,965

Lordsburg, NM $30,801

Mesilla, NM $29,403

Mesilla Park, NM $29,406

Mesquite, NM $29,431

Mimbres, NM $30,760

Mule Creek, NM $30,843

Organ, NM $29,421

Pinos Altos, NM $30,812

Radium Springs, NM $29,415

Redrock, NM $30,733

Rodeo, NM $30,938

San Miguel, NM $29,420

Silver City, NM $30,812

Sunland Park, NM $29,555

Tyrone, NM $30,903

Vado, NM $29,443

Chaparral, NM $29,814

Clovis, NM $30,753

Cannon Afb, NM $30,685

Broadview, NM $30,663

Causey, NM $30,611

Crossroads, NM $30,538

Dora, NM $30,683

Elida, NM $30,556

Floyd, NM $30,630

Fort Sumner, NM $30,605

Grady, NM $30,692

House, NM $30,668

Kenna, NM $30,556

Lingo, NM $30,609

Melrose, NM $30,673

Milnesand, NM $30,544

Pep, NM $30,586

Portales, NM $30,698

Rogers, NM $30,594

Saint Vrain, NM $30,693

Taiban, NM $30,595

Texico, NM $30,705

Yeso, NM $30,484

Roswell, NM $30,519

Artesia, NM $30,580

Caprock, NM $30,518

Carlsbad, NM $30,600

Dexter, NM $30,541

Eunice, NM $30,627

Hagerman, NM $30,556

Hobbs, NM $30,672

Hope, NM $30,444

Jal, NM $30,591

Lake Arthur, NM $30,506

Lakewood, NM $30,551

Loco Hills, NM $30,608

Loving, NM $30,592

Lovington, NM $30,642

Mcdonald, NM $30,559

Malaga, NM $30,562

Maljamar, NM $30,532

Monument, NM $30,604

Tatum, NM $30,578

Whites City, NM $30,630

Carrizozo, NM $30,375

Alamogordo, NM $30,278

Alto, NM $30,379

Bent, NM $30,284

Capitan, NM $30,309

Cloudcroft, NM $30,280

Corona, NM $30,507

Encino, NM $30,752

Fort Stanton, NM $30,321

Glencoe, NM $30,300

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $30,275

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $30,275

Hondo, NM $30,328

La Luz, NM $30,275

Lincoln, NM $30,239

Mayhill, NM $30,343

Mescalero, NM $30,288

Nogal, NM $30,418

Orogrande, NM $30,290

Picacho, NM $30,321

Pinon, NM $30,435

Ruidoso, NM $30,437

Ruidoso Downs, NM $30,395

Sacramento, NM $30,302

San Patricio, NM $30,338

Sunspot, NM $30,275

Timberon, NM $30,340

Tinnie, NM $30,303

Tularosa, NM $30,295

Vaughn, NM $30,628

Weed, NM $30,339

Tucumcari, NM $30,780

Amistad, NM $30,740

Bard, NM $30,691

Capulin, NM $31,039

Clayton, NM $30,800

Conchas Dam, NM $30,828

Cuervo, NM $30,679

Des Moines, NM $30,916

Folsom, NM $30,964

Garita, NM $30,769

Gladstone, NM $30,831

Grenville, NM $30,825

Logan, NM $30,779

Mcalister, NM $30,684

Nara Visa, NM $30,706

Newkirk, NM $30,740

Quay, NM $30,758

San Jon, NM $30,725

Santa Rosa, NM $30,758

Sedan, NM $30,768

Trementina, NM $30,767

After Care Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For After Care Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, After Care Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view After Care Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an After Care Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$40,866	$20.0	30%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$34,579	$17.0	10%

After Care Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an After Care Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$29,178

Average $31,435/year

$34,281

$2,432

Average $2,620/month

$2,857

$561

Average $605/week

$659

$14

Average $15/hour

$16

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,281	$2,857	$659	$16
Average	$31,435	$2,620	$605	$15
25th Percentile	$29,178	$2,432	$561	$14

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