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Riggers Salary in New Mexico
Riggers in New Mexico earn a median $37,440 a year, 40% below the U.S. median.
- Median in NM
- $37,440 a year
- U.S. median
- $62,640 a year
- Employment
- 230
- Location quotient
- 1.79
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in New Mexico
- Median (50%)
- $37,440 · $18.00 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $45,470 · $21.86 an hour (estimate error ±13.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $37,010 · $17.80 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $37,440 · $18.00 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $47,510 · $22.84 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $69,820 · $33.57 an hour
- Employment
- 230 (estimate error ±47.4%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.26
- Location quotient
- 1.79 (1.00 = national share)
Riggers pay by metro area in New Mexico
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $37,440 | Not reported |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do riggers make in New Mexico?
- The median wage for riggers in New Mexico is $37,440 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 230 jobs in the state.
- Where in New Mexico do riggers earn the most?
- Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $37,440 a year.