Healthcare Rio Rancho, NM Pop. 104,046

Home Health Aide Salary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

The median home health aide salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $30,177 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 1.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$30,177
vs State Avg
$-335
vs National
$-3,353
Cost of Living
92%

Home Health Aide Salary in Rio Rancho by Experience

In Rio Rancho, an entry-level home health aide earns around $22,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $37,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$22,500
$-2,500 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$30,600
$-3,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$37,800
$-4,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rio Rancho, NM

Percentile Rio Rancho
10th Percentile $21,600
25th Percentile $25,200
Median (50th) $30,177
75th Percentile $35,100
90th Percentile $39,600

Home Health Aide Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$36,212
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$31,183
Pop. 564,559
Las Cruces, NM
$28,836
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$26,824
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Home Health Aide in Rio Rancho

Education

Most home health aide positions require a high school diploma. Rio Rancho and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Patient CareVital SignsCPR/First AidCommunicationCompassionTime Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, home health aide employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Rio Rancho may vary based on local industry and population growth.