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Garbage Collector Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$22.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,393/year ($3,283/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 30th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 1,070 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $47,660 a year — though pay ranges from $34,870 for newcomers to $61,040 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,070 Garbage Collector jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Garbage Collector salary of $47,660 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 $39,393 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $47,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,539 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,646 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,082 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,393 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,283 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in New Mexico?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in New Mexico is $47,660 per year ($22.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,870 and $50,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $47,660, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $39,393 per year ($3,283 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,070 Garbage Collector 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.