Dishwashers pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for dishwashers is $14.67 an hour ($30,520 a year). About 3,250 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). New Mexico ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.07 | $27,180 |
| 25% of workers | $13.78 | $28,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.67 | $30,520 |
| 75% of workers | $17.06 | $35,480 |
| 90% of workers | $17.93 | $37,300 |
Dishwashers pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $33,750 | 380 |
| Albuquerque | $31,540 | 1,490 |
| Farmington | $29,490 | 180 |
| Las Cruces | $29,070 | 340 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dishwashers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1% over ten years, little or no change · about 68,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,700 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,020 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,370 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,480 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,360 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $30,310 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $30,850 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $37,150 |
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