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Housekeeper Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$14.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,304/year ($2,192/month) for a single filer
Housekeeper pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,180 Housekeeper jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 37-2012, “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Housekeeper salary of $30,480 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 $26,304 — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
| Gross (median) | $30,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,478 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,332 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$367 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,304 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,192 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Housekeeper make in New Mexico?
- The median Housekeeper salary in New Mexico is $30,480 per year ($14.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,670 and $34,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Housekeeper in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $30,480, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $26,304 per year ($2,192 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
- How many Housekeeper jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 6,180 Housekeeper 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.