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Office Clerk Salary in New Mexico (2026)

$37,130 /year median

$17.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,385/year ($2,615/month) for a single filer

Office Clerk pay range in New Mexico

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $27,750 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $31,820 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $37,130 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $43,920 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $52,000 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 11,880 Office Clerk jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 43-9061, “Office Clerks, General”).

Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico

A median Office Clerk salary of $37,130 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 $31,385 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.

Gross (median)$37,130
Federal income tax−$2,276
Social Security + Medicare−$2,840
New Mexico state income tax−$629
Take-home (annual)$31,385
Take-home (monthly)$2,615

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 Office Clerk make in New Mexico?
The median Office Clerk salary in New Mexico is $37,130 per year ($17.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,820 and $43,920.
What is the take-home pay for a Office Clerk in New Mexico?
On the median salary of $37,130, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $31,385 per year ($2,615 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
How many Office Clerk jobs are there in New Mexico?
BLS counts 11,880 Office Clerk 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.