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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #48 of 50 · NM
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouses in New Mexico earn between $24,960 and $45,530. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse salary in New Mexico is $32,830, about 12.8% below the U.S. average ($37,630). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,440 | $37,650 | 70 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $34,290 | $37,270 | 610 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $32,640 | $34,490 | 60 |
| Farmington, NM | $32,240 | $35,710 | 60 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $26,480 | $29,130 | 570 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $25,860 | $29,340 | 480 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse make in New Mexico?
The median farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse salary in New Mexico is $31,150 per year (mean $32,830), and about 80% earn between $24,960 and $45,530.
How much do farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse make per hour in New Mexico?
Roughly $16 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $32,830 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New Mexico a high-paying state for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse?
New Mexico ranks #48 of 50 states for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse pay. Its mean salary of $32,830 is about 12.8% below the U.S. average of $37,630.
Which metro areas in New Mexico pay farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse are Santa Fe, NM ($36,440), Albuquerque, NM ($34,290), Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area ($32,640), by median annual wage.
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