How much does a residential advisor make in New Mexico?
$37,540a year
Median yearly pay for residential advisors in New Mexico. That is $18.05 an hour or $3,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.05
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,220Median: $37,540Highest 10%: $53,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,220 | $15.01 | |
| 25th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $37,540 | $18.05 | |
| 75th | $44,640 | $21.46 | |
| 90th | $53,030 | $25.50 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $39,290 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $38,290 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,150 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $34,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for residential advisors.
| 34. Arkansas | $38,300 |
| 35. Kansas | $37,680 |
| 36. Texas | $37,630 |
| 37. New Mexico | $37,540 |
| 38. Idaho | $37,160 |
| 39. Hawaii | $36,930 |
| 40. Iowa | $36,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $18.05 ($37,540 a year).
Do residential advisors make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $37,540 against $42,240 nationally, 11% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for residential advisor pay?
New Mexico ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays residential advisors the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $39,290 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.