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IT Support Specialist Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$25.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,652/year ($3,638/month) for a single filer
IT Support Specialist pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,290 IT Support Specialist jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 15-1232, “Computer User Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median IT Support Specialist salary of $53,280 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 $43,652 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $53,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,214 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,076 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,338 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,652 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,638 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Support Specialist make in New Mexico?
- The median IT Support Specialist salary in New Mexico is $53,280 per year ($25.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,610 and $61,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Support Specialist in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $53,280, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $43,652 per year ($3,638 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many IT Support Specialist jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 3,290 IT Support Specialist 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.