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Bookkeeper Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$23.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,712/year ($3,309/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,780 Bookkeeper jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Bookkeeper salary of $48,080 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 $39,712 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $48,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,590 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,678 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,100 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,712 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,309 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in New Mexico?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in New Mexico is $48,080 per year ($23.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,170 and $58,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $48,080, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $39,712 per year ($3,309 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 7,780 Bookkeeper 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.