How much does a life make in New Mexico?
$56,420a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in New Mexico. That is $27.13 an hour or $4,702 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.13
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,930Median: $56,420Highest 10%: $81,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,930 | $20.64 | |
| 25th | $48,760 | $23.44 | |
| Median | $56,420 | $27.13 | |
| 75th | $62,160 | $29.88 | |
| 90th | $81,220 | $39.05 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Cruces, NM | $59,960 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $53,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 31. South Carolina | $58,960 |
| 32. Arizona | $58,240 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $57,680 |
| 34. New Mexico | $56,420 |
| 35. New Jersey | $55,980 |
| 36. Nevada | $54,070 |
| 37. Louisiana | $53,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $27.13 ($56,420 a year).
Do lifes make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $56,420 against $62,280 nationally, 9% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for life pay?
New Mexico ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays lifes the most?
Las Cruces, NM, with a median of $59,960 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.