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How much does a production worker make in Albuquerque?

$36,440a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $17.52 an hour or $3,037 a month.

Hourly
$17.52
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
263 of 313
Jobs in the area
1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,960Median: $36,440Highest 10%: $57,320
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,960$14.40
25th$30,980$14.89
Median$36,440$17.52
75th$43,680$21.00
90th$57,320$27.56

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Las Cruces, NM$36,950
Farmington, NM$34,630
Production Worker salary in New Mexico Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Albuquerque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,510
Machinist$58,120
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
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does a production worker make an hour in Albuquerque?

The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $17.52 ($36,440 a year).

Do production workers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?

No: $36,440 against $40,110 nationally, 9% less.

How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $36,460, so Albuquerque pays 0% more.

Where does Albuquerque rank for production worker pay?

263 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a production worker make starting out in Albuquerque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,320 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.