Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $14.98 an hour ($31,150 a year). About 1,960 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($35,660). New Mexico ranks 44th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.00 | $24,960 |
| 25% of workers | $12.60 | $26,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.98 | $31,150 |
| 75% of workers | $17.05 | $35,460 |
| 90% of workers | $21.89 | $45,530 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $36,440 | 70 |
| Albuquerque | $34,290 | 610 |
| Farmington | $32,240 | 60 |
| Las Cruces | $26,480 | 570 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -2.4% over ten years, declining · about 72,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $37,230 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $37,560 |
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