Average and median wage in New Mexico
Half of the 870,970 workers in New Mexico earn less than $47,210 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $62,330, or $29.96 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $28,760 or less and the top 10% $110,070 or more. The average is 11% less than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 7% less than the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $29K10th
- $35K25th
- $47KMedian
- $75K75th
- $110K90th
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| Pay level | New Mexico per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,330 | $29.97 | $69,770 |
| Median | $47,210 | $22.70 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $28,760 | $13.83 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $35,260 | $16.95 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $75,030 | $36.07 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $110,070 | $52.92 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in New Mexico
- Albuquerque$64,480
- Santa Fe$62,760
- Farmington$56,830
- Las Cruces$54,880
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $64,480 | $48,060 | $52,125 | 96 | $352,894 |
| Santa Fe | $62,760 | $48,710 | $50,824 | 99 | $558,896 |
| Farmington | $56,830 | $45,820 | $46,338 | 88 | $274,565 |
| Las Cruces | $54,880 | $42,070 | $44,863 | 90 | $288,339 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in New Mexico
- Emergency Medicine Physicians · Albuquerque$367,930
- Physicians, All Other · Las Cruces$342,830
- Physicians, All Other · Albuquerque$318,170
- Family Medicine Physicians · Santa Fe$312,160
- Surgeons, All Other · Albuquerque$311,480
- Physicians, All Other · Santa Fe$282,530
- Family Medicine Physicians · Las Cruces$248,940
- Psychiatrists · Albuquerque$246,300
- Pediatricians, General · Albuquerque$245,920
- Architectural and Engineering Managers · Albuquerque$214,950
Most common jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 38,910 | $30,120 | $28,520 | $33,270 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,250 | $30,260 | $28,700 | $33,700 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 25,430 | $47,380 | $46,450 | $53,880 |
| Retail Salespersons | 23,800 | $35,500 | $33,300 | $39,420 |
| Cashiers | 19,020 | $32,170 | $30,120 | $35,330 |
| Registered Nurses | 17,980 | $95,290 | $94,340 | $103,680 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 16,950 | $42,600 | $39,030 | $44,220 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 16,540 | $38,520 | $35,830 | $40,910 |
| General and Operations Managers | 16,330 | $118,750 | $98,630 | $119,740 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 14,360 | $36,450 | $36,020 | $38,840 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in New Mexico
New Mexico income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply New Mexico's 2026 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare.
New Mexico at a glance
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Salary in New Mexico: questions
What is the average salary in New Mexico?
$62,330 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 11% less than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in New Mexico?
$47,210 a year: half of New Mexico workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in New Mexico?
$29.96 an hour on average, and $22.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in New Mexico pays the most?
Albuquerque, with an average of $64,480 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is New Mexico expensive to live in?
BEA puts New Mexico prices 8% below the U.S. average (price parity 92.2). Within the state, Santa Fe 99, Albuquerque 96, Las Cruces 90 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in New Mexico.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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