How much does an airline pilot make in New Mexico?
$137,000a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in New Mexico. That is $65.86 an hour or $11,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.86
- Vs. national median
- -41%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $117,100Median: $137,000Highest 10%: $172,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $117,100 | $56.29 | |
| 25th | $131,800 | $63.38 | |
| Median | $137,000 | $65.86 | |
| 75th | $156,600 | $75.31 | |
| 90th | $172,300 | $82.85 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 28. South Carolina | $143,600 |
| 29. Tennessee | $143,600 |
| 30. Alabama | $137,000 |
| 31. New Mexico | $137,000 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $133,700 |
| 33. Iowa | $131,700 |
| 34. Nebraska | $131,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $65.86 ($137,000 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $137,000 against $232,100 nationally, 41% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for airline pilot pay?
New Mexico ranks 31 of 37 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.