How much does a paving make in New Mexico?
$45,880a year
Median yearly pay for pavings in New Mexico. That is $22.06 an hour or $3,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.06
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,130Median: $45,880Highest 10%: $60,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| 25th | $39,960 | $19.21 | |
| Median | $45,880 | $22.06 | |
| 75th | $51,430 | $24.73 | |
| 90th | $60,180 | $28.93 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $50,040 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $45,550 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $45,450 |
| Farmington, NM | $43,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pavings.
| 41. Florida | $46,840 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $46,760 |
| 43. Georgia | $46,100 |
| 44. New Mexico | $45,880 |
| 45. Nebraska | $45,760 |
| 46. Kentucky | $45,660 |
| 47. Arkansas | $44,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paving make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $22.06 ($45,880 a year).
Do pavings make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $45,880 against $53,340 nationally, 14% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for paving pay?
New Mexico ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays pavings the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $50,040 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.