Light Truck Drivers Salary in New Mexico
Light Truck Drivers in New Mexico earn a median of $42,360 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($44,860)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,220
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,590; the top 10% earn over $58,320. Nationally the range is $30,800 to $80,310.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Aircraft Service Attendants$45,280 median in New Mexico
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- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47,660 median in New Mexico
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$72,340 median in New Mexico
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$45,610 median in New Mexico
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34,970 median in New Mexico
Light Truck Drivers pay in New Mexico
How much do light truck drivers make in New Mexico?
The median is $42,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,590 and the top 10% earn over $58,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for light truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $44,860). Living costs are not included.