Diesel mechanic salary in New Mexico
Median $26.88 an hour for 1,740 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Diesel mechanic pay in New Mexico: the full range
New Mexico ranks 45th of 51 states for median diesel mechanic pay, and 43rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.15). 1,740 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.20 – $22.86 | $37,860 – $47,560 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.86 – $32.16 | $47,560 – $66,900 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $32.16 – $40.03 | $66,900 – $83,260 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Diesel mechanic pay by metro in New Mexico
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $20.02 | $28.43 | $40.26 | 630 | 6% above |
| Santa Fe | $22.52 | $26.49 | $30.79 | 60 | 1% below |
| Farmington | $19.63 | $25.00 | $39.18 | 200 | 7% below |
| Las Cruces | $17.47 | $22.98 | $37.31 | 160 | 15% below |
Diesel mechanic wages in New Mexico over time
Table
| Year | New Mexico $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.29 | $25.68 | $14.77 | 1,540 |
| 2000 | $12.80 | $23.93 | $15.55 | 1,380 |
| 2001 | $13.76 | $25.01 | $16.14 | 1,360 |
| 2002 | $14.63 | $26.18 | $16.53 | 1,500 |
| 2003 | $15.27 | $26.72 | $16.81 | 1,540 |
| 2004 | $15.78 | $26.89 | $17.20 | 1,450 |
| 2005 | $15.76 | $25.98 | $17.61 | 1,500 |
| 2006 | $15.97 | $25.50 | $18.11 | 1,520 |
| 2007 | $16.12 | $25.03 | $18.58 | 1,670 |
| 2008 | $18.20 | $27.21 | $18.94 | 2,230 |
| 2009 | $19.63 | $29.46 | $19.35 | 2,080 |
| 2010 | $20.10 | $29.68 | $19.64 | 2,070 |
| 2011 | $19.95 | $28.55 | $20.02 | 2,100 |
| 2012 | $19.25 | $26.99 | $20.35 | 1,980 |
| 2013 | $19.07 | $26.35 | $20.54 | 2,140 |
| 2014 | $18.49 | $25.14 | $20.98 | 1,790 |
| 2015 | $19.51 | $26.50 | $21.40 | 1,960 |
| 2016 | $19.65 | $26.36 | $21.72 | 1,550 |
| 2017 | $19.30 | $25.35 | $22.29 | 1,510 |
| 2018 | $19.89 | $25.50 | $22.76 | 1,530 |
| 2019 | $21.59 | $27.19 | $23.32 | 1,920 |
| 2020 | $22.41 | $27.88 | $24.13 | 1,870 |
| 2021 | $22.75 | $27.03 | $23.41 | 1,440 |
| 2022 | $21.76 | $23.94 | $26.14 | 1,370 |
| 2023 | $23.57 | $24.90 | $28.35 | 1,490 |
| 2024 | $24.86 | $25.51 | $29.15 | 1,630 |
| 2025 | $26.88 | $26.88 | $29.70 | 1,740 |
In today's dollars, the median diesel mechanic wage in New Mexico changed by +1.4% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do diesel mechanics make in New Mexico?
The median diesel mechanic in New Mexico earned $26.88 an hour ($55,910 a year) in May 2025, 9% below the national median of $29.70. The middle half earn $22.86–$32.16; the top 10% earn more than $40.03.
Where does New Mexico rank for diesel mechanic pay?
New Mexico ranks 45th of 51 states for diesel mechanic pay, with a median of $26.88 an hour, and 43rd after adjusting for New Mexico's cost of living (BEA price parity 92.2, US = 100).
What is the union diesel mechanic rate in New Mexico?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a diesel mechanic classification for most New Mexico counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many diesel mechanics work in New Mexico?
BLS counted 1,740 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in New Mexico in May 2025, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.07; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico and metro areas, SOC 49-3031.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.