How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in New Mexico?
$50,500a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in New Mexico. That is $24.28 an hour or $4,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.28
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,540Median: $50,500Highest 10%: $65,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,540 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $46,370 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $50,500 | $24.28 | |
| 75th | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 90th | $65,990 | $31.73 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $55,840 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $51,120 |
| Farmington, NM | $51,070 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $48,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 46. North Carolina | $51,530 |
| 47. South Carolina | $51,130 |
| 48. Florida | $50,640 |
| 49. New Mexico | $50,500 |
| 50. West Virginia | $49,480 |
| 51. Louisiana | $49,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $24.28 ($50,500 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $50,500 against $58,640 nationally, 14% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
New Mexico ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $55,840 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.