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Laborer Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$17.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,461/year ($2,622/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,200 Laborer jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Laborer salary of $37,230 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 $31,461 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $37,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,288 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,848 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$634 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,461 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,622 |
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 Laborer make in New Mexico?
- The median Laborer salary in New Mexico is $37,230 per year ($17.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,790 and $43,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $37,230, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $31,461 per year ($2,622 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 10,200 Laborer 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.