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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$40.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,427/year ($5,452/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 11th of 50 states for Aircraft Mechanic pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 860 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $84,440 a year — though pay ranges from $49,690 for newcomers to $99,020 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 860 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $84,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,427 — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
| Gross (median) | $84,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,747 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,460 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$2,807 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,427 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,452 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in New Mexico?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in New Mexico is $84,440 per year ($40.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,390 and $96,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $84,440, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $65,427 per year ($5,452 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 860 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.