How much does a light truck driver make in New Mexico?
$42,360a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in New Mexico. That is $20.37 an hour or $3,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.37
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,590Median: $42,360Highest 10%: $58,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,590 | $14.71 | |
| 25th | $34,740 | $16.70 | |
| Median | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| 75th | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| 90th | $58,320 | $28.04 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Farmington, NM | $42,780 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $41,710 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $41,580 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $36,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 39. Ohio | $42,600 |
| 40. Texas | $42,500 |
| 41. Virginia | $42,450 |
| 42. New Mexico | $42,360 |
| 43. Florida | $41,810 |
| 44. North Carolina | $39,910 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $39,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $20.37 ($42,360 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $42,360 against $44,860 nationally, 6% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for light truck driver pay?
New Mexico ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays light truck drivers the most?
Farmington, NM, with a median of $42,780 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.