How much does a helper make in New Mexico?
$37,280a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in New Mexico. That is $17.92 an hour or $3,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.92
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,470Median: $37,280Highest 10%: $41,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| Median | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 75th | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 90th | $41,600 | $20.00 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,480 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers.
| 31. Tennessee | $37,730 |
| 32. Arkansas | $37,440 |
| 33. Nevada | $37,440 |
| 34. New Mexico | $37,280 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $37,210 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $35,830 |
| 37. Nebraska | $35,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $17.92 ($37,280 a year).
Do helpers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $37,280 against $42,670 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for helper pay?
New Mexico ranks 34 of 40 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays helpers the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $39,480 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.