How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Albuquerque?
$48,820a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $23.47 an hour or $4,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.47
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 199 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,190Median: $48,820Highest 10%: $79,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,190 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| Median | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| 75th | $64,470 | $31.00 | |
| 90th | $79,240 | $38.10 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| Santa Fe, NM | $55,640 |
| Farmington, NM | $46,660 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $45,690 |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $23.47 ($48,820 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $48,820 against $50,620 nationally, 4% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $47,300, so Albuquerque pays 3% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
199 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,240 or more.
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.