Packers and Packagers, Hand pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for packers and packagers, hand is $13.50 an hour ($28,070 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($36,280). New Mexico ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for packers and packagers, hand in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.34 | $25,670 |
| 25% of workers | $12.58 | $26,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.50 | $28,070 |
| 75% of workers | $17.11 | $35,590 |
| 90% of workers | $21.74 | $45,220 |
Packers and Packagers, Hand pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $31,250 | 490 |
| Santa Fe | $29,940 | 80 |
| Las Cruces | $29,580 | 80 |
| Farmington | $27,090 | 50 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for packers and packagers, hand
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5% over ten years, declining · about 61,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $37,230 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $35,640 |
| Helpers--Production Workers | $35,650 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,830 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $62,150 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $30,310 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $47,660 |
| Wellhead Pumpers | $78,010 |
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