Human Resources Specialists pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for human resources specialists is $32.72 an hour ($68,050 a year). About 4,090 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($75,940). New Mexico ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.41 | $46,620 |
| 25% of workers | $27.03 | $56,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.72 | $68,050 |
| 75% of workers | $43.06 | $89,560 |
| 90% of workers | $56.33 | $117,170 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $73,290 | 2,250 |
| Santa Fe | $71,300 | 320 |
| Farmington | $64,170 | 160 |
| Las Cruces | $57,150 | 290 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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