How much does a farmworker make in New Mexico?
$36,400a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in New Mexico. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,960Median: $36,400Highest 10%: $49,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| 25th | $25,360 | $12.19 | |
| Median | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $47,370 | $22.77 | |
| 90th | $49,990 | $24.03 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $36,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 27. Florida | $36,790 |
| 28. Alabama | $36,620 |
| 29. Iowa | $36,480 |
| 30. New Mexico | $36,400 |
| 31. Oregon | $35,480 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $35,360 |
| 33. Arizona | $35,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $17.50 ($36,400 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $36,400 against $36,670 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for farmworker pay?
New Mexico ranks 30 of 49 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays farmworkers the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $36,390 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.