SOC 37-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pest Control Workers — New Mexico
New Mexico · 2 metro areas compared
In New Mexico the median wage is $37,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Mexico the median wage is $37,070. That is 18.1% lower than the national median of $45,250. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,540 and $41,850. The lowest tenth earn under $28,600, while the highest tenth earn more than $70,410.
Employment stands at 320, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, New Mexico ranks 50th by median wage. Santa Fe leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,700. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 545th of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | −36.8% |
| 25th | $34,540 | −23.7% |
| Median (50th) | $37,070 | −18.1% |
| 75th | $41,850 | −7.5% |
| 90th | $70,410 | +55.6% |
| Mean | $41,010 | −9.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $37,700 | 50 | |
| 2 | Albuquerque | $36,560 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $37,070 goes as far as $40,206 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,206US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,070 a year, 18.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,600 to $70,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 50th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Fe, at $37,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pest Control Workers in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $37,070, or $17.82 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 $45,250, so pay in New Mexico is 18.1% 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 $70,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,600 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 Santa Fe, at $37,700 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 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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