Skip to content
AffordMap
Transportation

Driver/Sales Workers Salary in New Mexico

The median pay for a driver/sales workers in New Mexico is $34,870/year ($16.77/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New Mexico. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$35K
Median annual
$16.77/hr
Hourly rate
$25K
Entry level (10th %)
$55K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $35K get you in New Mexico?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,445/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,119/mo
Rent as % of take-home45.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$37,470/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,326/mo

About driver/sales workers

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 417,420
New Mexico employed: 2,510
Category: Transportation

Sponsored links — AffordMap may earn a commission at no cost to you. Learn more

View jobs for Driver/Sales Workers
Currently hiring in New Mexico
View (opens in new tab)

Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Mexico

Bar chart showing Driver/Sales Workers salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $24,960, 25th percentile $26,750, median $34,870, 75th percentile $46,450, 90th percentile $55,290. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$25K25th$27KMedian$35K75th$46K90th$55K
Bar chart showing Driver/Sales Workers salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $24,960, 25th percentile $26,750, median $34,870, 75th percentile $46,450, 90th percentile $55,290. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level driver/sales workers (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.

Share

Driver/Sales Workers salary by metro in New Mexico

4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Santa Fe$37K+6%170
Albuquerque$36K+2%1,220
Farmington$34K-2%140
Las Cruces$32K-10%200

Compare to other states

Track driver/sales workers salary changes

BLS updates this data quarterly. We'll email you when New Mexico numbers change.

More openings for Driver/Sales Workers
Currently hiring in New Mexico
View (opens in new tab)
Find accredited trade programs
Apprenticeship and certification paths
View (opens in new tab)
Would this salary go further somewhere else?
Compare your purchasing power across cities
Compare →
How do you get into this field?
Education, licensing, and what the career path looks like
Read guide →

Related careers in Transportation

Frequently asked questions

How much do driver/sales workers make in New Mexico?

The median is $34,870 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,960, and experienced driver/sales workers can clear $55,290. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $35K enough to live in New Mexico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,445/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 45.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a driver/sales workers salary go in New Mexico?

New Mexico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median driver/sales workers salary is worth about $37,470 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do driver/sales workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

All careers in New Mexico
Top-paying jobs, rent, and cost of living
Location hub →

People also searched