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

Auto Mechanic Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$47,300/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.74/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
5,080
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$51,295 #34 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in New Mexico, explained

Auto mechanics in New Mexico earn a median of $47,300 per year ($22.74 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $30,390, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $77,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $47,300 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $47,300 is worth about $51,295 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #34 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$30,390
$14.61/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,300
$22.74/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,850
$37.43/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $47,300 $51,295
Colorado $61,280 $59,465 −$13,980
Arizona $49,570 $49,237 −$2,270
Texas $48,310 $49,775 −$1,010
Utah $46,570 $47,105 +$730
Oklahoma $46,560 $53,004 +$740

Auto Mechanic in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in New Mexico?

Auto mechanics in New Mexico earn a median of $47,300 per year ($22.74 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay auto mechanics well?

At $47,300, New Mexico pays 7% below the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 5,080 work in the state.

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