Machinist salary in New Mexico
Median $28.58 an hour for 690 machinists, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Machinist pay in New Mexico: the full range
New Mexico ranks 23rd of 51 states for median machinist pay, and 10th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.00). 690 machinists work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.87 – $22.26 | $39,250 – $46,300 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.26 – $34.95 | $46,300 – $72,690 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $34.95 – $43.35 | $72,690 – $90,170 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Machinist pay by metro in New Mexico
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $20.60 | $28.11 | $53.89 | 60 | 2% below |
| Albuquerque | $18.66 | $27.94 | $43.35 | 360 | 2% below |
| Las Cruces | $14.47 | $21.81 | $36.38 | 50 | 24% below |
Machinist wages in New Mexico over time
Table
| Year | New Mexico $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.13 | $25.37 | $14.30 | 890 |
| 2000 | $15.07 | $28.17 | $14.78 | 950 |
| 2001 | $18.13 | $32.96 | $15.43 | 1,120 |
| 2002 | $17.88 | $32.00 | $15.66 | 1,050 |
| 2003 | $18.67 | $32.67 | $15.91 | 1,050 |
| 2004 | $21.04 | $35.86 | $16.33 | 1,200 |
| 2005 | $17.94 | $29.57 | $16.51 | 1,310 |
| 2006 | $21.75 | $34.73 | $16.71 | 1,460 |
| 2007 | $19.93 | $30.95 | $16.94 | 2,000 |
| 2008 | $18.36 | $27.45 | $17.41 | 1,390 |
| 2009 | $18.63 | $27.96 | $18.10 | 1,430 |
| 2010 | $21.69 | $32.02 | $18.52 | 1,450 |
| 2011 | $22.89 | $32.76 | $18.86 | 1,330 |
| 2012 | $22.43 | $31.45 | $18.99 | 1,600 |
| 2013 | $21.97 | $30.36 | $19.03 | 1,300 |
| 2014 | $22.44 | $30.52 | $19.22 | 900 |
| 2015 | $22.69 | $30.82 | $19.49 | 740 |
| 2016 | $21.98 | $29.48 | $20.05 | 680 |
| 2017 | $24.12 | $31.68 | $20.48 | 800 |
| 2018 | $24.84 | $31.85 | $20.97 | 860 |
| 2019 | $24.25 | $30.54 | $21.36 | 880 |
| 2020 | $23.51 | $29.24 | $22.04 | 820 |
| 2021 | $22.95 | $27.27 | $22.95 | 740 |
| 2022 | $23.90 | $26.29 | $23.32 | 740 |
| 2023 | $24.64 | $26.03 | $24.44 | 970 |
| 2024 | $27.66 | $28.39 | $27.00 | 830 |
| 2025 | $28.58 | $28.58 | $28.24 | 690 |
In today's dollars, the median machinist wage in New Mexico changed by -7.3% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do machinists make in New Mexico?
The median machinist in New Mexico earned $28.58 an hour ($59,440 a year) in May 2025, 1% above the national median of $28.24. The middle half earn $22.26–$34.95; the top 10% earn more than $43.35.
Where does New Mexico rank for machinist pay?
New Mexico ranks 23rd of 51 states for machinist pay, with a median of $28.58 an hour, and 10th after adjusting for New Mexico's cost of living (BEA price parity 92.2, US = 100).
What is the union machinist rate in New Mexico?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a machinist classification for most New Mexico counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many machinists work in New Mexico?
BLS counted 690 machinists in New Mexico in May 2025, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.43; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico and metro areas, SOC 51-4041.
- 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.