SOC 53-6099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Transportation Workers, All Other — New Mexico
New Mexico · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico is $35,440 a year, trailing the national median of $45,650 by 22.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico is $35,440 a year, trailing the national median of $45,650 by 22.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,330 and $37,260. The lowest tenth earn under $29,220, while the highest tenth earn more than $52,350.
New Mexico ranks number 32nd out of 36 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Albuquerque records the highest median at $37,230. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 582nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,220 | −36.0% |
| 25th | $30,330 | −33.6% |
| Median (50th) | $35,440 | −22.4% |
| 75th | $37,260 | −18.4% |
| 90th | $52,350 | +14.7% |
| Mean | $37,360 | −18.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $37,230 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $35,440 goes as far as $38,438 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,438US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,440 a year, 22.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,220 to $52,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 32nd of 36 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albuquerque, at $37,230.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Transportation Workers, All Other in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $35,440, or $17.04 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 $45,650, so pay in New Mexico is 22.4% 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 $52,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,220 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 $37,230 per year.
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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