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How much does a machinist make in Albuquerque?

$58,120a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $27.94 an hour or $4,843 a month.

Hourly
$27.94
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
157 of 361
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,820Median: $58,120Highest 10%: $90,170
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,820$18.66
25th$45,770$22.00
Median$58,120$27.94
75th$68,020$32.70
90th$90,170$43.35

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Farmington, NM$58,460
Las Cruces, NM$45,370
Machinist salary in New Mexico Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Albuquerque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,510
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,550
Welder$49,980
Plant and System Operator$49,230
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$49,050
Inspector$48,430
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$48,190
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$47,960
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,060
Coating$46,670
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Albuquerque?

The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $27.94 ($58,120 a year).

Do machinists make more in Albuquerque than the national average?

No: $58,120 against $58,750 nationally, 1% less.

How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $59,440, so Albuquerque pays 2% less.

Where does Albuquerque rank for machinist pay?

157 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Albuquerque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,170 or more.

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.