How much does a child make in New Mexico?
$56,160a year
Median yearly pay for childs in New Mexico. That is $27.00 an hour or $4,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.00
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,920Median: $56,160Highest 10%: $101,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $45,470 | $21.86 | |
| Median | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| 75th | $78,090 | $37.54 | |
| 90th | $101,600 | $48.85 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Farmington, NM | $60,890 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $55,420 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $52,740 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $46,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 29. Florida | $56,550 |
| 30. Wyoming | $56,420 |
| 31. Tennessee | $56,310 |
| 32. New Mexico | $56,160 |
| 33. Texas | $55,680 |
| 34. Kansas | $54,300 |
| 35. Iowa | $52,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $27.00 ($56,160 a year).
Do childs make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $56,160 against $59,550 nationally, 6% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for child pay?
New Mexico ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays childs the most?
Farmington, NM, with a median of $60,890 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.