How much does a metal worker make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$10,360 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$9,293
- Equals
- $6,464
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 62. Maldives estimate | $6,487 |
| 63. Mexico estimate | $6,464 |
| 64. Lebanon estimate | $6,230 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BlacksmithMX$122,100
- Cnc operatorMX$129,000
- GrinderMX$118,700
- Metal molderMX$120,000
- WelderMX$126,800
- MetalworkerMX$130,200
- Steel erectorMX$135,000
- RiggerMX$142,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$10,360 a month, MX$124,300 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$107,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$145,000.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $6,464 in Mexico, 9.6 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: MX$129,000 a year against MX$124,300 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate