Helpers--Production Workers pay in New Mexico

In New Mexico, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $17.14 an hour ($35,650 a year). About 810 people work in this job there.

$17.14Median hourly pay
$31,730–$38,650Middle half of workers, yearly
810People in this job in New Mexico

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($39,070). New Mexico ranks 47th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for helpers--production workers in New Mexico

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.82$30,820
25% of workers$15.25$31,730
Half of workers (median)$17.14$35,650
75% of workers$18.58$38,650
90% of workers$22.21$46,200

Helpers--Production Workers pay in New Mexico metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Albuquerque$35,380370
Farmington$35,36080
Las Cruces$31,92060

New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for helpers--production workers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (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: -8.2% over ten years, declining · about 20,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in New Mexico

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,230
Packers and Packagers, Hand$28,070
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36,950
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,500
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35,640

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.