SOC 53-3032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — Northern New Mexico
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
In Northern New Mexico, NM the median wage is $49,400.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northern New Mexico, NM the median wage is $49,400. That is 15.8% lower than the national median of $58,640. Pay ranges from under $36,930 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,480 to $58,730.
Employment stands at 470, or 5.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Albuquerque records the highest median at $55,840. Of the 273 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 160th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,930 | −37.0% |
| 25th | $44,480 | −24.1% |
| Median (50th) | $49,400 | −15.8% |
| 75th | $58,730 | +0.2% |
| 90th | $62,070 | +5.8% |
| Mean | $50,290 | −14.2% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $55,840 | 4,210 | |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $51,120 | 200 | |
| 3 | Farmington | $51,070 | 960 | |
| 4 | Las Cruces | $48,400 | 810 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $49,400 goes as far as $53,579 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,579US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,400 a year, 15.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,930 to $62,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 470 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albuquerque, at $55,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northern New Mexico, NM?
The median annual wage is $49,400, or $23.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,640, so pay in Northern New Mexico, NM is 15.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northern New Mexico, NM earns more than $62,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,930 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Albuquerque, at $55,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 470 jobs in this occupation in Northern New Mexico, NM. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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