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Accountant Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$78,580/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.78/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
6,300
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$85,217 #18 of 51

Accountant pay in New Mexico, explained

Accountants in New Mexico earn a median of $78,580 per year ($37.78 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $52,390, while the most experienced accountants reach about $125,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $78,580 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $78,580 is worth about $85,217 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #18 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$52,390
$25.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,580
$37.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$125,420
$60.30/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $78,580 $85,217
Colorado $97,030 $94,156 −$18,450
Texas $80,920 $83,374 −$2,340
Utah $79,990 $80,909 −$1,410
Arizona $79,970 $79,432 −$1,390
Oklahoma $79,370 $90,354 −$790

Accountant in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do accountants make in New Mexico?

Accountants in New Mexico earn a median of $78,580 per year ($37.78 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay accountants well?

At $78,580, New Mexico pays 6% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 6,300 work in the state.

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