How much does a farmworker and laborer make in New Mexico?
$31,150a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in New Mexico. That is $14.98 an hour or $2,596 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.98
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,960Median: $31,150Highest 10%: $45,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| 25th | $26,200 | $12.60 | |
| Median | $31,150 | $14.98 | |
| 75th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| 90th | $45,530 | $21.89 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,440 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $34,290 |
| Farmington, NM | $32,240 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $26,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 41. Kentucky | $33,050 |
| 42. Arkansas | $32,970 |
| 43. Texas | $32,840 |
| 44. New Mexico | $31,150 |
| 45. North Dakota | $31,080 |
| 46. West Virginia | $31,050 |
| 47. Tennessee | $31,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $14.98 ($31,150 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $31,150 against $35,660 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
New Mexico ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays farmworker and laborers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $36,440 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.