Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How New Mexico compares
New Mexico's median is $36,510, $21,040 (36.6%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 49th, one of the ten lowest-paying 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $40,030 or more and the bottom 10% under $30,130. That range is narrower than the national one.
There is no job count for New Mexico in the May 2025 data.
Pay distribution: New Mexico vs. United States
New Mexico median $36,510
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | New Mexico annual | New Mexico hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,130 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $31,970 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $36,510 | $17.55 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $38,480 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $40,030 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $35,630 | $17.13 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
- employment: not released
- location quotient: not released
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in New Mexico
How much does a marine mechanic make in New Mexico?
The median is $36,510 a year, or $17.55 an hour (May 2025). The average is $35,630.
Is New Mexico a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 49th of 50, 36.6% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in New Mexico?
There is no published job count for New Mexico.