SOC 53-7065 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Stockers and Order Fillers — Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · 3 metro areas compared
At $36,240, median pay for Stockers and Order Fillers in Albuquerque, NM tracks the national median of $37,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,240, median pay for Stockers and Order Fillers in Albuquerque, NM tracks the national median of $37,330 closely. Pay ranges from under $29,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,280 to $47,140.
Employment stands at 8,220, or 20.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Santa Fe records the highest median at $36,200. Of the 498 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 449th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,680 | −20.5% |
| 25th | $34,280 | −8.2% |
| Median (50th) | $36,240 | −2.9% |
| 75th | $47,140 | +26.3% |
| 90th | $62,590 | +67.7% |
| Mean | $40,910 | +9.6% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $36,200 | 1,180 | |
| 2 | Farmington | $35,680 | 830 | |
| 3 | Las Cruces | $32,290 | 1,370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albuquerque run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $36,240 goes as far as $39,306 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,306US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,240 a year, 2.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,680 to $62,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 8,220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Fe, at $36,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Albuquerque, NM?
The median annual wage is $36,240, or $17.42 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 $37,330, so pay in Albuquerque, NM is 2.9% 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 Albuquerque, NM earns more than $62,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,680 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 $36,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 8,220 jobs in this occupation in Albuquerque, 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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