How much does a helpers--painter make in New Mexico?
$35,860a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters in New Mexico. That is $17.24 an hour or $2,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.24
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 25
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,660Median: $35,860Highest 10%: $44,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,660 | $14.26 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| 75th | $39,130 | $18.81 | |
| 90th | $44,830 | $21.55 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers--painters.
| 18. Tennessee | $36,130 |
| 19. Florida | $36,010 |
| 20. North Carolina | $35,980 |
| 21. New Mexico | $35,860 |
| 22. Georgia | $35,430 |
| 23. Arizona | $32,000 |
| 24. Michigan | $30,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--painter make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $17.24 ($35,860 a year).
Do helpers--painters make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $35,860 against $40,470 nationally, 11% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for helpers--painter pay?
New Mexico ranks 21 of 25 states.
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.