Machinists, Albuquerque
$58,120
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Albuquerque, NM. Middle half of wages roughly $45,770 to $68,020.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −1.1%
- US median
- $58,750
- Metro RPP
- 95.5
- Middle half
- $45,770 to $68,020
- OEWS employment
- 360
- SOC
- 51-4041
Machinists in Albuquerque pay a median $58,120 (May 2025), 1.1% below the US median of $58,750. At local prices (RPP 95.5), that median buys about what $60,859 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$58,120 in Albuquerque buys about what $60,859 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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Machinists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $58,120 | $45,770 to $68,020 | 95.5 |
| Columbus | $57,940 | $45,830 to $65,760 | 95.5 |
| San Francisco | $67,750 | $56,990 to $91,080 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $53,260 | $46,850 to $62,050 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Machinists in Albuquerque?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Machinists in Albuquerque, NM is $58,120.
- How does Albuquerque pay compare to the US median for Machinists?
- Local median pay is 1.1% below the national OEWS median of $58,750.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Albuquerque is 95.5 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $58,120 has about the same purchasing power as $60,859 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.