How much does a substance abuse make in New Mexico?
$74,100a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in New Mexico. That is $35.63 an hour or $6,175 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.63
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,900Median: $74,100Highest 10%: $113,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 25th | $60,300 | $28.99 | |
| Median | $74,100 | $35.63 | |
| 75th | $89,800 | $43.17 | |
| 90th | $113,400 | $54.53 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Cruces, NM | $76,350 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $74,100 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $73,990 |
| Farmington, NM | $73,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 1. Alaska | $80,770 |
| 2. Oregon | $74,590 |
| 3. New Mexico | $74,100 |
| 4. Washington | $68,910 |
| 5. North Dakota | $68,630 |
| 6. Arizona | $65,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $35.63 ($74,100 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $74,100 against $59,350 nationally, 25% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for substance abuse pay?
New Mexico ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays substance abuses the most?
Las Cruces, NM, with a median of $76,350 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.