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Claims Adjuster Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$32.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,592/year ($4,549/month) for a single filer
Claims Adjuster pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $91,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,280 Claims Adjuster jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 13-1031, “Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Claims Adjuster salary of $67,930 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 $54,592 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $67,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,115 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,197 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$2,027 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,592 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,549 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Claims Adjuster make in New Mexico?
- The median Claims Adjuster salary in New Mexico is $67,930 per year ($32.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,830 and $91,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Claims Adjuster in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $67,930, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $54,592 per year ($4,549 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Claims Adjuster jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,280 Claims Adjuster 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.