SOC 25-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Library Technicians — New Mexico
New Mexico · 4 metro areas compared
In New Mexico the median wage is $38,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Mexico the median wage is $38,830. That is 12.9% lower than the national median of $44,580. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,240 and $47,550. The lowest tenth earn under $29,160, while the highest tenth earn more than $56,140.
The area has 540 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.41 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, New Mexico ranks 31st by median wage. Albuquerque leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,140. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 507th of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,160 | −34.6% |
| 25th | $34,240 | −23.2% |
| Median (50th) | $38,830 | −12.9% |
| 75th | $47,550 | +6.7% |
| 90th | $56,140 | +25.9% |
| Mean | $41,780 | −6.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $56,140 | 150 | |
| 2 | Las Cruces | $40,540 | 60 | |
| 3 | Farmington | $38,870 | 50 | |
| 4 | Santa Fe | $36,920 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $38,830 goes as far as $42,115 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,115US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,830 a year, 12.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,160 to $56,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 540 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 31st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albuquerque, at $56,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Library Technicians in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $38,830, or $18.67 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 $44,580, so pay in New Mexico is 12.9% 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 New Mexico earns more than $56,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,160 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 $56,140 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 540 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. 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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