Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Albuquerque

In Albuquerque (NM), the median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics is $23.47 an hour ($48,820 a year). About 2,320 people work in this job there.

$23.47Median hourly pay
$37,280–$64,470Middle half of workers, yearly
2,320People in this job in Albuquerque (NM)

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($50,620). It is 3% higher than the New Mexico median ($47,300).

Pay range for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Albuquerque (NM)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.00$31,190
25% of workers$17.93$37,280
Half of workers (median)$23.47$48,820
75% of workers$31.00$64,470
90% of workers$38.10$79,240

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in New Mexico metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Santa Fe$55,640370
Albuquerque (this page)$48,8202,320
Farmington$46,660400
Las Cruces$45,690420

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)

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.