Aviation Inspectors Salary in New Mexico
Aviation Inspectors in New Mexico earn a median of $63,690 a year, −31% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Transportation Inspectors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −31% ($92,100)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,360; the top 10% earn over $113,460. Nationally the range is $40,330 to $138,670.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$66,460 median in New Mexico
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- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$97,560 median in New Mexico
- Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation$63,690 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,170 median in New Mexico
Aviation Inspectors pay in New Mexico
How much do aviation inspectors make in New Mexico?
The median is $63,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,360 and the top 10% earn over $113,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for aviation inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 44 (−31% vs. the national median of $92,100). Living costs are not included.