Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $54,360 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.14
10th percentile $41,810
90th percentile $78,520
Employed locally 30
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,810
    25th
    $49,090
    50th (median)
    $54,360
    75th
    $67,850
    90th
    $78,520

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 80% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $80,710
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $78,470
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,310
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $74,270

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,540
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,990
    Tire Repairers and Changers $31,350
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $53,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Albuquerque, NM is $26.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.75 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Albuquerque, NM is 10.1% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $41,810 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,090.