Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Mexico | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $50,500 | $57,715 | -13% |
| Median hourly wage | $24.28 | $27.75 | -13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $54,772.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Truck Driver in New Mexico is $50,500, or about $24.28 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Truck Drivers is $57,715. New Mexico is -13% below the national median.
Entry-level truck drivers in New Mexico typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 11,820 truck driver jobs on record and a median salary of $50,500, New Mexico offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.