Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics is $22.74 an hour ($47,300 a year). About 5,080 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($50,620). New Mexico ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for automotive service technicians and mechanics in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.61 | $30,390 |
| 25% of workers | $17.55 | $36,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.74 | $47,300 |
| 75% of workers | $30.31 | $63,050 |
| 90% of workers | $37.43 | $77,850 |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $55,640 | 370 |
| Albuquerque | $48,820 | 2,320 |
| Farmington | $46,660 | 400 |
| Las Cruces | $45,690 | 420 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for automotive service technicians and mechanics
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 66,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,910 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $48,260 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $63,630 |
| Tire Repairers and Changers | $31,640 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $84,440 |
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