Helpers--Production Workers Salary in New Mexico

Helpers--production workers in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $37,300 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($35,870), across the 3 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--production workers average at $37,150 and the median at $35,650 for 810 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,120.

Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$37,300
Farmington$36,170
Las Cruces$35,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$37,300	$35,380	$31,300	$31,514	96
Farmington	$36,170	$35,360	$33,460	$30,655	88
Las Cruces	$35,870	$31,920	$29,210	$30,426	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Production Workers salary in other states

Helpers--Production Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9198.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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