How much does a transportation worker make in Albuquerque?
$37,230a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $17.90 an hour or $3,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.90
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 45
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,330Median: $37,230Highest 10%: $51,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,330 | $14.58 | |
| 25th | $30,330 | $14.58 | |
| Median | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 75th | $37,260 | $17.91 | |
| 90th | $51,310 | $24.67 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $17.90 ($37,230 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $37,230 against $45,650 nationally, 18% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $35,440, so Albuquerque pays 5% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for transportation worker pay?
36 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,310 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.