Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #51 of 51 · NM
12.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,490 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $34,020
Employment 3,040
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $24,960P25 $26,840 Median $34,020P75 $43,610P90 $52,450
About 80% of farming, fishing, and forestry occupationss in New Mexico earn between $24,960 and $52,450. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean farming, fishing, and forestry occupations salary in New Mexico is $36,490, about 12.1% below the U.S. average ($41,510). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $40,690 | $42,330 | 190 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $37,030 | $42,510 | 120 |
| Farmington, NM | $35,200 | $37,860 | 80 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $34,440 | $39,710 | 860 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $27,840 | $32,950 | 820 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $27,230 | $33,960 | 840 |
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