verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$84,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.60/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
860
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$91,572 #8 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in New Mexico, explained

Aircraft mechanics in New Mexico earn a median of $84,440 per year ($40.60 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $49,690, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $99,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $84,440 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $84,440 is worth about $91,572 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #8 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,690
$23.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,440
$40.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$99,020
$47.61/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $84,440 $91,572
Texas $84,440 $87,000
Colorado $82,080 $79,649 +$2,360
Arizona $75,300 $74,794 +$9,140
Oklahoma $74,390 $84,685 +$10,050
Utah $70,160 $70,966 +$14,280

Aircraft Mechanic in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in New Mexico?

Aircraft mechanics in New Mexico earn a median of $84,440 per year ($40.60 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $84,440, New Mexico pays 6% above the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 860 work in the state.

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