Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,640 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Albuquerque earn between $31,270 and $55,160.
- $25K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $55K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,170 | $3,598 | $20.75 |
| Median | $35,770 | $2,981 | $17.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,270 | $2,606 | $15.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,160 | $4,597 | $26.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Albuquerque earn 13% less than the New Mexico average ($49,680) and about the same as the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $43,170 | $35,770 | $24,960 | $65,640 | 60 |
| New Mexico | $49,680 | $54,270 | $26,270 | $65,640 | 160 |
| United States | $42,430 | $37,180 | $26,540 | $66,500 | 46,880 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary after taxes in Albuquerque
On the average salary of $43,170, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $35,978 a year, or $2,998 a month and $1,384 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $43,170 buys what about $45,182 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Pueblo, CO$41,180
- El Paso, TX$40,330
- Colorado Springs, CO$42,710
- Lubbock, TX$38,500
- Grand Junction, CO$39,510
- Denver, CO$42,630
Highest-paying cities for other motor vehicle operators
Atlantic City, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,100).
- Atlantic City, NJ$69,100
- Vallejo, CA$65,800
- Anchorage, AK$63,550
- Salinas, CA$62,820
- Seattle, WA$60,820
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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Albuquerque?
$20.76 an hour on average, and $17.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $35,978 a year ($2,998 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,170.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($42,430).
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 53-3099; area Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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