In New Mexico, helpers--roofers earn $33,530 at the median, or about $16.12 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $50K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Mexico. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Helpers--Roofers salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $29,810, 25th percentile $30,880, median $33,530, 75th percentile $47,760, 90th percentile $50,390. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level helpers--roofers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $50K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $33,530 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,810, and experienced helpers--roofers can clear $50,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in New Mexico?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,361/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 47.4% 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 helpers--roofers 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 helpers--roofers salary is worth about $36,031 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do helpers--roofers 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.
