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Farmworker Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$14.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,821/year ($2,235/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 44th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 1,960 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $31,150 a year — though pay ranges from $24,960 for newcomers to $45,530 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $31,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,960 Farmworker jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Farmworker salary of $31,150 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 $26,821 — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
| Gross (median) | $31,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,558 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,383 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$388 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,821 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,235 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in New Mexico?
- The median Farmworker salary in New Mexico is $31,150 per year ($14.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,200 and $35,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $31,150, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $26,821 per year ($2,235 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,960 Farmworker 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.