What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Nursery Nurse'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 Assistant Nursery Nurse?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Nursery Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Nursery Nurse's salary?

An Assistant Nursery Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,181 for beginners, reaching about $58,128 at mid-level, and approach $59,812 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Nursery Nurse?

Assistant Nursery Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Nursery Nurse roles are District of Columbia $70,293, California $70,026, Massachusetts $69,093. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Nursery Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Nursery Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Nursing Assistant Premature Nursery: $117,838; Nursery Practitioner: $117,159; Nursery Grower: $111,883; Assistant Nursery Manager: $104,437; Nursery Nurse: $88,604.

Assistant Nursery Nurse Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Nursery Nurse make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Nursery Nurse in New Mexico is $58,802 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,064
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,203 to $63,650
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,017

10% $50,017

50% (Median) $58,802

90% $68,064

Assistant Nursery Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,650	$5,304	$1,224	$31
Average	$58,802	$4,900	$1,131	$28
25th Percentile	$54,203	$4,517	$1,042	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Nursery Nurse Salaries

An Assistant Nursery Nurse'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 Assistant Nursery Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Nursery Nurse'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): $56,181
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,693
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,128
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,475
Expert (over 8 years): $59,812

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Nursery Nurse	less than 1 year	$56,181
Early Career Level Assistant Nursery Nurse	1-2 years	$56,693
Mid-Level Level Assistant Nursery Nurse	2-4 years	$58,128
Senior-Level Level Assistant Nursery Nurse	5-8 years	$59,475
Expert Level Assistant Nursery Nurse	over 8 years	$59,812

How Do Assistant Nursery Nurse 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 Assistant Nursery Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,293.
California: $70,026.
Massachusetts: $69,093.

District of Columbia $70,293 California $70,026 Massachusetts $69,093 Washington $68,839 New Jersey $68,814 Alaska $68,725 Connecticut $67,849 New York $67,493

Hawaii $66,357 Rhode Island $65,823 Maryland $65,461 Minnesota $64,966 Colorado $64,776 Illinois $64,712 Oregon $64,471 Delaware $64,293

New Hampshire $64,182 Virginia $63,931 Pennsylvania $63,201 Nevada $62,833 North Dakota $62,712 Michigan $62,522 Wisconsin $62,452 Vermont $62,312

Texas $61,925 Maine $61,900 Arizona $61,862 Ohio $61,817 Georgia $61,233 Indiana $60,941 Wyoming $60,884 Utah $60,795

Iowa $60,757 Kansas $60,452 Louisiana $60,363 North Carolina $60,332 Missouri $60,319 Florida $60,071 Montana $59,938 Nebraska $59,811

Kentucky $59,741 South Carolina $59,487 Tennessee $59,329 Idaho $59,265 New Mexico $58,802 Oklahoma $58,700 Alabama $58,326 South Dakota $57,697

Arkansas $57,354 West Virginia $57,170 Mississippi $56,618

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Nursery Nurse

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: $59,428
Belen: $59,097
Bernalillo: $59,533

Algodones, NM $59,428

Belen, NM $59,097

Bernalillo, NM $59,533

Bluewater, NM $58,283

Bosque, NM $58,663

Casa Blanca, NM $58,795

Cedar Crest, NM $59,583

Cedarvale, NM $57,246

Cerrillos, NM $59,471

Claunch, NM $57,034

Coyote, NM $58,595

Cuba, NM $58,501

Cubero, NM $58,925

Edgewood, NM $59,317

Estancia, NM $58,609

Gallina, NM $58,288

Counselor, NM $58,324

Grants, NM $58,216

Milan, NM $58,449

Isleta, NM $59,635

Jarales, NM $59,040

Jemez Pueblo, NM $59,142

Jemez Springs, NM $58,960

Laguna, NM $59,214

La Jara, NM $58,435

La Joya, NM $58,300

Lindrith, NM $58,230

Los Lunas, NM $59,410

Mcintosh, NM $58,932

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $58,539

Moriarty, NM $58,734

Mountainair, NM $58,100

Nageezi, NM $58,247

New Laguna, NM $58,897

Paguate, NM $58,937

Pena Blanca, NM $59,595

Peralta, NM $59,504

Placitas, NM $59,534

Ponderosa, NM $59,067

Prewitt, NM $58,265

Regina, NM $58,306

Sandia Park, NM $59,433

Corrales, NM $59,657

San Fidel, NM $58,579

San Rafael, NM $58,330

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $59,433

San Ysidro, NM $59,353

Stanley, NM $58,725

Tijeras, NM $59,440

Tome, NM $59,331

Torreon, NM $59,133

Veguita, NM $58,658

Willard, NM $57,995

Youngsville, NM $58,611

Bosque Farms, NM $59,613

Clines Corners, NM $58,371

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $59,478

Cochiti Lake, NM $59,556

Albuquerque, NM $59,690

Kirtland Afb, NM $59,690

Rio Rancho, NM $59,593

Gallup, NM $58,350

Brimhall, NM $58,185

Church Rock, NM $58,212

Continental Divide, NM $58,171

Crownpoint, NM $58,219

Fence Lake, NM $57,959

Fort Wingate, NM $58,192

Gamerco, NM $58,289

Mentmore, NM $58,199

Mexican Springs, NM $58,192

Ramah, NM $58,086

Rehoboth, NM $58,231

Thoreau, NM $58,234

Tohatchi, NM $58,181

Vanderwagen, NM $58,192

Zuni, NM $58,178

Navajo, NM $58,258

Jamestown, NM $58,113

Pinehill, NM $58,040

Sheep Springs, NM $58,244

Smith Lake, NM $58,461

Yatahey, NM $58,223

Farmington, NM $58,503

Aztec, NM $58,611

Blanco, NM $58,337

Bloomfield, NM $58,268

Flora Vista, NM $58,563

Fruitland, NM $58,197

Kirtland, NM $58,564

La Plata, NM $58,585

Navajo Dam, NM $58,559

Shiprock, NM $58,477

Waterflow, NM $58,447

Newcomb, NM $58,208

Sanostee, NM $58,245

Santa Fe, NM $59,995

Abiquiu, NM $58,354

Alcalde, NM $59,371

Amalia, NM $58,265

Arroyo Hondo, NM $58,183

Arroyo Seco, NM $58,251

Canjilon, NM $58,174

Canones, NM $58,704

Carson, NM $58,406

Cebolla, NM $58,208

Cerro, NM $58,225

Chama, NM $58,463

Chamisal, NM $59,213

Chimayo, NM $59,629

Cordova, NM $59,528

Costilla, NM $58,510

Taos Ski Valley, NM $58,066

Dixon, NM $59,157

Dulce, NM $58,462

El Prado, NM $58,302

El Rito, NM $58,569

Embudo, NM $58,852

Espanola, NM $59,557

Glorieta, NM $59,764

Hernandez, NM $59,003

Ilfeld, NM $59,212

La Madera, NM $58,466

Lamy, NM $59,536

Llano, NM $59,093

Los Alamos, NM $59,677

White Rock, NM $59,790

Medanales, NM $59,068

Ojo Caliente, NM $58,721

Los Ojos, NM $58,320

Pecos, NM $59,578

Penasco, NM $58,873

Petaca, NM $58,120

Questa, NM $58,287

Ranchos De Taos, NM $58,594

Red River, NM $58,120

Ribera, NM $58,494

Rowe, NM $59,268

San Cristobal, NM $58,119

San Jose, NM $59,122

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $59,411

Santa Cruz, NM $59,609

Serafina, NM $58,346

Taos, NM $58,268

Tererro, NM $59,769

Tesuque, NM $59,995

Tierra Amarilla, NM $58,268

Trampas, NM $58,825

Tres Piedras, NM $58,104

Truchas, NM $59,362

Vadito, NM $58,796

Valdez, NM $58,162

Vallecitos, NM $58,117

Velarde, NM $59,067

Villanueva, NM $58,381

Spaceport City, NM $57,191

Las Vegas, NM $57,886

Angel Fire, NM $58,057

Anton Chico, NM $57,786

Buena Vista, NM $58,317

Chacon, NM $58,358

Cimarron, NM $57,966

Cleveland, NM $58,772

Eagle Nest, NM $58,010

Guadalupita, NM $58,268

Holman, NM $58,622

La Loma, NM $57,689

Maxwell, NM $57,986

Miami, NM $57,861

Mills, NM $57,655

Montezuma, NM $59,070

Mora, NM $58,854

Mosquero, NM $57,605

Ocate, NM $57,924

Ojo Feliz, NM $58,076

Rainsville, NM $58,331

Raton, NM $58,132

Rociada, NM $59,100

Roy, NM $57,668

Sapello, NM $58,587

Solano, NM $57,597

Springer, NM $57,835

Ute Park, NM $57,993

Valmora, NM $57,837

Wagon Mound, NM $57,771

Watrous, NM $57,857

Socorro, NM $57,723

Aragon, NM $57,898

Datil, NM $57,659

Lemitar, NM $57,992

Luna, NM $58,000

Magdalena, NM $57,663

Pie Town, NM $57,856

Polvadera, NM $58,131

Quemado, NM $57,976

Reserve, NM $57,872

San Acacia, NM $58,227

San Antonio, NM $57,404

Truth Or Consequences, NM $57,392

Arrey, NM $57,382

Caballo, NM $57,421

Derry, NM $57,129

Elephant Butte, NM $57,541

Garfield, NM $56,964

Hatch, NM $56,051

Monticello, NM $57,388

Rincon, NM $55,728

Salem, NM $56,786

Williamsburg, NM $57,464

Winston, NM $57,430

Las Cruces, NM $54,999

White Sands Missile Range, NM $55,179

Santa Teresa, NM $55,580

Playas, NM $57,657

Animas, NM $57,799

Anthony, NM $55,567

Arenas Valley, NM $57,696

Bayard, NM $57,643

Berino, NM $55,315

Buckhorn, NM $57,703

Santa Clara, NM $57,744

Chamberino, NM $55,373

Cliff, NM $57,636

Columbus, NM $57,481

Deming, NM $57,494

Dona Ana, NM $55,001

Fairacres, NM $55,165

Faywood, NM $57,468

Fort Bayard, NM $57,689

Gila, NM $57,551

Glenwood, NM $57,596

Hachita, NM $57,481

Hanover, NM $57,493

Hillsboro, NM $57,376

Hurley, NM $57,604

La Mesa, NM $56,051

Lordsburg, NM $57,614

Mesilla, NM $55,000

Mesilla Park, NM $55,006

Mesquite, NM $55,053

Mimbres, NM $57,539

Mule Creek, NM $57,694

Organ, NM $55,034

Pinos Altos, NM $57,635

Radium Springs, NM $55,022

Redrock, NM $57,488

Rodeo, NM $57,872

San Miguel, NM $55,032

Silver City, NM $57,635

Sunland Park, NM $55,284

Tyrone, NM $57,806

Vado, NM $55,075

Chaparral, NM $55,770

Clovis, NM $57,525

Cannon Afb, NM $57,398

Broadview, NM $57,357

Causey, NM $57,259

Crossroads, NM $57,123

Dora, NM $57,395

Elida, NM $57,157

Floyd, NM $57,296

Fort Sumner, NM $57,249

Grady, NM $57,412

House, NM $57,366

Kenna, NM $57,157

Lingo, NM $57,255

Melrose, NM $57,376

Milnesand, NM $57,134

Pep, NM $57,213

Portales, NM $57,422

Rogers, NM $57,228

Saint Vrain, NM $57,413

Taiban, NM $57,230

Texico, NM $57,435

Yeso, NM $57,022

Roswell, NM $57,088

Artesia, NM $57,201

Caprock, NM $57,085

Carlsbad, NM $57,239

Dexter, NM $57,129

Eunice, NM $57,289

Hagerman, NM $57,157

Hobbs, NM $57,373

Hope, NM $56,948

Jal, NM $57,222

Lake Arthur, NM $57,063

Lakewood, NM $57,148

Loco Hills, NM $57,253

Loving, NM $57,224

Lovington, NM $57,318

Mcdonald, NM $57,162

Malaga, NM $57,168

Maljamar, NM $57,112

Monument, NM $57,247

Tatum, NM $57,199

Whites City, NM $57,294

Carrizozo, NM $56,818

Alamogordo, NM $56,637

Alto, NM $56,826

Bent, NM $56,648

Capitan, NM $56,694

Cloudcroft, NM $56,641

Corona, NM $57,065

Encino, NM $57,523

Fort Stanton, NM $56,718

Glencoe, NM $56,677

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $56,630

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $56,630

Hondo, NM $56,729

La Luz, NM $56,630

Lincoln, NM $56,564

Mayhill, NM $56,759

Mescalero, NM $56,656

Nogal, NM $56,899

Orogrande, NM $56,659

Picacho, NM $56,717

Pinon, NM $56,931

Ruidoso, NM $56,934

Ruidoso Downs, NM $56,856

Sacramento, NM $56,681

San Patricio, NM $56,748

Sunspot, NM $56,630

Timberon, NM $56,753

Tinnie, NM $56,684

Tularosa, NM $56,668

Vaughn, NM $57,291

Weed, NM $56,752

Tucumcari, NM $57,576

Amistad, NM $57,501

Bard, NM $57,409

Capulin, NM $58,059

Clayton, NM $57,613

Conchas Dam, NM $57,665

Cuervo, NM $57,388

Des Moines, NM $57,830

Folsom, NM $57,920

Garita, NM $57,555

Gladstone, NM $57,670

Grenville, NM $57,660

Logan, NM $57,574

Mcalister, NM $57,395

Nara Visa, NM $57,437

Newkirk, NM $57,501

Quay, NM $57,534

San Jon, NM $57,472

Santa Rosa, NM $57,534

Sedan, NM $57,554

Trementina, NM $57,552

Assistant Nursery Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Nursery Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Nursery Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Nursery Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Nursery Nurse

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$64,682	$31.0	10%
Healthcare	$61,742	$30.0	5%

Assistant Nursery Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Nursery Nurse'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.

$54,203

Average $58,802/year

$63,650

$4,517

Average $4,900/month

$5,304

$1,042

Average $1,131/week

$1,224

$26

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,650	$5,304	$1,224	$31
Average	$58,802	$4,900	$1,131	$28
25th Percentile	$54,203	$4,517	$1,042	$26

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