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Diesel Mechanic Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$55,910/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.88/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
1,740
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,632 #43 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in New Mexico, explained

Diesel mechanics in New Mexico earn a median of $55,910 per year ($26.88 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $37,860, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $83,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $55,910 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $55,910 is worth about $60,632 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #43 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,860
$18.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$55,910
$26.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$83,260
$40.03/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $55,910 $60,632
Colorado $70,480 $68,393 −$14,570
Utah $64,350 $65,089 −$8,440
Arizona $61,680 $61,265 −$5,770
Texas $58,810 $60,593 −$2,900
Oklahoma $55,340 $62,999 +$570

Diesel Mechanic in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in New Mexico?

Diesel mechanics in New Mexico earn a median of $55,910 per year ($26.88 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay diesel mechanics well?

At $55,910, New Mexico pays 9% below the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 1,740 work in the state.

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