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In New Mexico:

  • Workers on average earn $37,500.
  • 10% of workers earn $29,870 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $48,310 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $38,150.
  • 10% of workers earn $30,120 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $49,150 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$30,120$35,660$38,150$45,710$49,150
New Mexico$29,870$35,430$37,500$39,620$48,310
Albuquerque, NM$29,890$37,060$37,870$39,680$48,970
Las Cruces, NM$28,260$28,410$35,800$36,800$43,690
Santa Fe, NM$32,120$37,430$39,500$48,310$49,640

In New Mexico:

  • Workers on average earn $18.03 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $14.36 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $23.23 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $18.34 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $14.48 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $23.63 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$14.48$17.15$18.34$21.98$23.63
New Mexico$14.36$17.04$18.03$19.05$23.23
Albuquerque, NM$14.37$17.82$18.21$19.08$23.54
Las Cruces, NM$13.59$13.66$17.21$17.69$21.00
Santa Fe, NM$15.44$17.99$18.99$23.23$23.86