New Mexico Median
$36,890
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.74
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $38,630
State Rank
#37 of 50
1,410 employed here
How much does a Parts Salesperson make in New Mexico?
Parts Salespersons in New Mexico take home a median of $36,890 annually — roughly $17.74 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $38,630.
Within New Mexico, entry-level pay starts around $28,290 while the top 10% make $60,420 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $30,320 and $46,830 a year.
Parts Salesperson salary range in New Mexico
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,290 | $13.60 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $30,320 | $14.58 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $36,890 | $17.74 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $46,830 | $22.51 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,420 | $29.05 |
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How New Mexico compares
New Mexico ranks 37th out of 50 states and territories for Parts Salesperson pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Parts Salesperson salary in other states
North Dakota $48,600Colorado $47,660Minnesota $47,030Washington $46,830Iowa $46,670New Hampshire $46,370Vermont $46,260Alaska $46,130Arizona $46,020New Jersey $45,510Wisconsin $45,380South Dakota $45,370Maine $45,350Oregon $45,190New York $45,180Hawaii $45,120Nebraska $45,100Montana $45,060Massachusetts $44,660Idaho $44,580California $44,440Connecticut $44,400Michigan $44,070Maryland $42,460Illinois $42,240Missouri $39,740Utah $39,190Nevada $38,740Wyoming $38,620Pennsylvania $38,520Virginia $38,070Delaware $38,050Indiana $37,500Florida $37,190Georgia $36,970Kansas $36,940West Virginia $36,800Ohio $36,790Rhode Island $36,450Kentucky $36,400Oklahoma $36,390Tennessee $36,110Texas $35,440Arkansas $35,320Mississippi $35,000Alabama $33,820North Carolina $32,480South Carolina $32,180Louisiana $31,310
Working as a Parts Salesperson in New Mexico
Nationally, about 270,000 people work as Parts Salespersons in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare New Mexico pay ($36,890) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Parts Salesperson make in New Mexico?
The median Parts Salesperson salary in New Mexico is $36,890 per year, or about $17.74 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,290 at the entry level to $60,420 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Mexico pay compare to the national average?
New Mexico pays Parts Salespersons about 5% less than the national median of $38,630. New Mexico ranks 37th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Mexico a good state for Parts Salespersons?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $36,890 a year. About 1,410 Parts Salespersons are employed in New Mexico. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Mexico?
The highest-paying occupations in New Mexico include Emergency Medicine Physician ($405,130), Anesthesiologist ($393,970), Surgeon, All Other ($363,940), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.