Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Albuquerque
$58,680
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Albuquerque, NM. Middle half of wages roughly $49,240 to $71,090.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −9.1%
- US median
- $64,520
- Metro RPP
- 95.5
- Middle half
- $49,240 to $71,090
- OEWS employment
- 680
- SOC
- 49-9041
Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Albuquerque pay a median $58,680 (May 2025), 9.1% below the US median of $64,520. At local prices (RPP 95.5), that median buys about what $61,445 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$58,680 in Albuquerque buys about what $61,445 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 95.5, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 89.2 vs all-items 95.5 (US = 100, 2024).
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $58,680 | $49,240 to $71,090 | 95.5 |
| Columbus | $70,410 | $59,630 to $80,450 | 95.5 |
| San Francisco | $90,580 | $70,480 to $118,440 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $62,010 | $51,470 to $76,580 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Albuquerque?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Albuquerque, NM is $58,680.
- How does Albuquerque pay compare to the US median for Industrial Machinery Mechanics?
- Local median pay is 9.1% below the national OEWS median of $64,520.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Albuquerque is 95.5 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $58,680 has about the same purchasing power as $61,445 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.