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Cashier Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$14.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,026/year ($2,169/month) for a single filer
Cashier pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,020 Cashier jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 41-2011, “Cashiers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Cashier salary of $30,120 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 $26,026 — an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
| Gross (median) | $30,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,434 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,304 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$355 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,026 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,169 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cashier make in New Mexico?
- The median Cashier salary in New Mexico is $30,120 per year ($14.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,610 and $34,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cashier in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $30,120, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $26,026 per year ($2,169 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
- How many Cashier jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 19,020 Cashier 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.