How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in New Mexico?
$47,300a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in New Mexico. That is $22.74 an hour or $3,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.74
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,390Median: $47,300Highest 10%: $77,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,390 | $14.61 | |
| 25th | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| Median | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| 75th | $63,050 | $30.31 | |
| 90th | $77,850 | $37.43 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $55,640 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $48,820 |
| Farmington, NM | $46,660 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $45,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| 40. North Carolina | $48,200 |
| 41. South Carolina | $48,100 |
| 42. Kansas | $47,790 |
| 43. New Mexico | $47,300 |
| 44. Utah | $46,570 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $46,560 |
| 46. Louisiana | $46,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $22.74 ($47,300 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $47,300 against $50,620 nationally, 7% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
New Mexico ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays automotive service technician and mechanics the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $55,640 a year.
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.