How much does an inspector make in New Mexico?
$49,500a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in New Mexico. That is $23.80 an hour or $4,125 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.80
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $49,500Highest 10%: $81,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 25th | $42,580 | $20.47 | |
| Median | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| 75th | $63,510 | $30.53 | |
| 90th | $81,340 | $39.11 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Farmington, NM | $59,060 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $57,220 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $48,430 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 25. Oklahoma | $49,630 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $49,610 |
| 27. Virginia | $49,590 |
| 28. New Mexico | $49,500 |
| 29. Louisiana | $49,490 |
| 30. Nevada | $49,280 |
| 31. New Jersey | $49,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $23.80 ($49,500 a year).
Do inspectors make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $49,500 against $48,570 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for inspector pay?
New Mexico ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays inspectors the most?
Farmington, NM, with a median of $59,060 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.