Lactation Consultant Salaries in New Mexico - NM

By RSWiese, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 8 2010

A certified and experienced lactation consultant can look forward to a positive job scenario and good compensation. According to the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, health educators and registered nurses (many lactation consultants are nurses who have continued their training) will see an ongoing upward trend in job opportunities over the next decade. In addition, the state of New Mexico has passed laws that protect the rights of mothers to breastfeed in public, as well as guaranteeing that nursing mothers have the right to pump their breast milk at their workplace. Thus, the need for lactation consultants for mothers who want to breastfeed their children will continue to be in demand.

According to indeed.com, the average salary for lactation consultants nationwide is approximately $83,000. As for most other occupations, the salary for a lactation consultant is dependent on the level of experience, educational background, regional location, and other factors. In the state of New Mexico, the average annual salary is $78,000. Average salaries in several of the larger cities are listed below:

Albuquerque:  $63,000
Las Cruces:  $67,000
Rio Rancho:  $63,000
Santa Fe:  $65,000
Roswell:  $72,000

The cost of living in New Mexico is average for the United States. Although one of the least populated states in the country, New Mexico provides ample opportunity for job security and a pleasant environment in which to live.