How much does a laborer and freight make in New Mexico?
$37,230a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in New Mexico. That is $17.90 an hour or $3,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.90
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,510Median: $37,230Highest 10%: $50,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,510 | $13.71 | |
| 25th | $31,790 | $15.28 | |
| Median | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 75th | $43,800 | $21.06 | |
| 90th | $50,620 | $24.34 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $40,090 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,850 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,230 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $33,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 42. Texas | $37,540 |
| 43. South Carolina | $37,530 |
| 44. Delaware | $37,320 |
| 45. New Mexico | $37,230 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $36,990 |
| 47. West Virginia | $36,990 |
| 48. Alabama | $36,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $17.90 ($37,230 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $37,230 against $40,240 nationally, 7% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for laborer and freight pay?
New Mexico ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays laborer and freights the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $40,090 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.