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Painter Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$22.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,313/year ($3,193/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 38th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 1,010 Painter jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $46,240 a year — though pay ranges from $37,760 for newcomers to $70,560 at the top.
Painter pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,010 Painter jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Painter salary of $46,240 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 $38,313 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $46,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,369 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,537 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,021 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,313 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,193 |
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 Painter make in New Mexico?
- The median Painter salary in New Mexico is $46,240 per year ($22.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,530 and $50,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $46,240, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $38,313 per year ($3,193 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,010 Painter 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.