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SOC 43-3071 · New Mexico

Tellers Salary in New Mexico

Tellers in New Mexico earn the most in Santa Fe (average $44,210 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($36,860), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tellers average at $39,390 and the median at $37,680 for 2,330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,350.

$44Khighest: Santa Fe

$37Klowest: Las Cruces

1,510jobs in these metros

4metro areas

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Tellers average salary by city in New Mexico

Santa Fe$44,210
Albuquerque$40,640
Farmington$37,380
Las Cruces$36,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Santa Fe	$44,210	$46,560	$37,860	$36,769	99
Albuquerque	$40,640	$39,920	$36,950	$34,054	96
Farmington	$37,380	$36,460	$32,130	$31,575	88
Las Cruces	$36,860	$35,960	$31,990	$31,179	90

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

Tellers salary in other states

Tellers 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 43-3071.
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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