Light Truck Drivers Salary in New Mexico

Light truck drivers in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $43,570 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($40,570), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the light truck drivers average at $43,090 and the median at $42,360 for 4,220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,770.

Light Truck Drivers average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$43,570
Santa Fe$43,500
Farmington$42,240
Las Cruces$40,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$43,570	$41,710	$35,310	$36,282	96
Santa Fe	$43,500	$41,580	$34,050	$36,229	99
Farmington	$42,240	$42,780	$35,110	$35,271	88
Las Cruces	$40,570	$36,990	$32,300	$34,001	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Light Truck Drivers salary in other states

Light Truck Drivers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3033.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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