Minimum wage in New Mexico
$12.00 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $24,960 a year before tax (our calculation). State rate; higher in some cities
Note: State rate; higher in some cities
Minimum wage
$12.00
an hour
A year, full time
$24,960
A month
$2,080
Rank
28 of 51
1 = lowest; +66% vs U.S.
| State | Minimum wage | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $11.85 | 26 |
| Nevada | $12.00 | 27 |
| New Mexico | $12.00 | 28 |
| Virginia | $12.77 | 29 |
| Michigan | $13.73 | 30 |
| U.S. | $7.25 | - |
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in New Mexico?
$12.00 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $24,960 a year before tax (our calculation). State rate; higher in some cities
How does New Mexico's minimum wage compare?
New Mexico ranks 28 of 51 (1 = lowest). The federal minimum is $7.25 an hour.
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