Average Flight Attendant Salary in New Mexico

Transportation · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Flight Attendant in New Mexico earns $66,900 per year, which is below the national average of $68,370. This translates to approximately $32.16 per hour, $2,573 biweekly, or $5,575 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Mexico is 7% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$50,200	$24.13
Average (50th)	$66,900	$32.16
Experienced (75th)	$76,900	$36.99
Top Earners (90th)	$87,000	$41.83

Flight Attendant Salary by City in New Mexico

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Albuquerque	$72,300	$6,025/mo
Las Cruces	$68,200	$5,683/mo
Santa Fe	$65,600	$5,467/mo
Rio Rancho	$63,600	$5,300/mo
Roswell	$62,200	$5,183/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Transportation
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	11% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.7%-5.9% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$12.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.93 (-7% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Mexico

Major employers hiring Flight Attendants in New Mexico include Sandia National Labs, Los Alamos National Lab, Presbyterian Healthcare, Intel, and University of New Mexico. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for transportation professionals.

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