How much does a highway maintenance worker make in New Mexico?
$47,740a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in New Mexico. That is $22.95 an hour or $3,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.95
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,770Median: $47,740Highest 10%: $59,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $40,670 | $19.55 | |
| Median | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| 75th | $53,710 | $25.82 | |
| 90th | $59,380 | $28.55 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $50,610 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $47,900 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $42,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 31. Wyoming | $48,190 |
| 32. South Carolina | $48,130 |
| 33. North Carolina | $47,880 |
| 34. New Mexico | $47,740 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $47,690 |
| 36. Missouri | $47,470 |
| 37. Tennessee | $46,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $22.95 ($47,740 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $47,740 against $50,260 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
New Mexico ranks 34 of 49 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $50,610 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.