Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in New Mexico
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in New Mexico earn a median of $50,500 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,820
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,540; the top 10% earn over $65,990. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in New Mexico
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in New Mexico?
The median is $50,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,540 and the top 10% earn over $65,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.