How much does a motor vehicle operator make in New Mexico?
$54,270a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in New Mexico. That is $26.09 an hour or $4,523 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.09
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,270Median: $54,270Highest 10%: $65,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,270 | $12.63 | |
| 25th | $34,170 | $16.43 | |
| Median | $54,270 | $26.09 | |
| 75th | $64,060 | $30.80 | |
| 90th | $65,640 | $31.56 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $35,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 5. Oklahoma | $57,550 |
| 6. Utah | $56,140 |
| 7. Arizona | $55,680 |
| 8. New Mexico | $54,270 |
| 9. South Dakota | $53,790 |
| 10. Alabama | $52,100 |
| 11. New Jersey | $50,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $26.09 ($54,270 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $54,270 against $37,180 nationally, 46% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
New Mexico ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $35,770 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.