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Tapers Salary in New Mexico
Tapers in New Mexico earn a median $48,320 a year, 29% below the U.S. median.
- Median in NM
- $48,320 a year
- U.S. median
- $68,270 a year
- Employment
- 60
- Location quotient
- 0.83
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in New Mexico
- Median (50%)
- $48,320 · $23.23 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $52,040 · $25.02 an hour (estimate error ±3.7%)
- 10th percentile
- $45,730 · $21.99 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $46,430 · $22.32 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $60,780 · $29.22 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $60,780 · $29.22 an hour
- Employment
- 60 (estimate error ±25.4%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.07
- Location quotient
- 0.83 (1.00 = national share)
Tapers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $48,420 | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do tapers make in New Mexico?
- The median wage for tapers in New Mexico is $48,320 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 60 jobs in the state.
- Where in New Mexico do tapers earn the most?
- Albuquerque, NM has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $48,420 a year.