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New Mexico Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $12.00/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $24,960
- 52 weeks
- New Mexico median wage
- $22.70/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 53%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $12.00 |
Lowest paying jobs in New Mexico
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 1,050 | $28,070 | $32,310 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 570 | $28,230 | $28,450 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 2,670 | $28,480 | $30,220 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 38,910 | $28,520 | $30,120 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 760 | $28,590 | $31,510 |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 120 | $28,640 | $32,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,250 | $28,700 | $30,260 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 110 | $28,730 | $31,810 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 560 | $29,110 | $33,490 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 1,700 | $29,160 | $30,990 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 2,940 | $29,300 | $30,960 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 2,960 | $29,360 | $31,230 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in New Mexico?
- The basic minimum wage in New Mexico is $12.00 an hour.
- How much is the New Mexico minimum wage per year?
- At $12.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $24,960 before taxes.