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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in New Mexico

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in New Mexico make a median of $73,680 a year, or about $35.42 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $119K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$74K
Median annual
$35.42/hr
Hourly rate
$46K
Entry level (10th %)
$119K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $74K get you in New Mexico?

Take-home$4,800/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,464/mo
Rent burden30.5% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$73,680/yr
After rent$3,336/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Mexico

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $45,810, 25th percentile $56,650, median $73,680, 75th percentile $95,990, 90th percentile $118,610. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$46K25th$57KMedian$74K75th$96K90th$119K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $45,810, 25th percentile $56,650, median $73,680, 75th percentile $95,990, 90th percentile $118,610. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $74K.Top earners bring in $119K or more - a $73K spread from bottom to top.

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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Alaska$99K+26%2,190
District of Columbia$93K+19%970
Washington$93K+19%14,640
California$90K+15%51,520
New Jersey$88K+13%14,130
Connecticut$88K+12%6,080
Massachusetts$87K+11%12,790
Hawaii$86K+10%3,110
North Dakota$85K+9%1,820
Wyoming$85K+9%2,110
New York$85K+9%27,180
Minnesota$84K+8%9,140
Delaware$83K+6%1,900
New Hampshire$83K+6%3,000
Illinois$83K+6%18,120

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers make in New Mexico?

The median is $73,680 a year - that works out to about $35.42 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,810, and experienced first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers can clear $118,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $74K enough to live in New Mexico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,800/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,464/month (median of metro areas), which eats 30.5% 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 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers 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 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers salary is worth about $73,680 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers 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.

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