Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand salary in Albuquerque, NM
SOC 51-9022 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$31,390
per year in Albuquerque, NM
Middle half
$28,630–$37,070
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
60
in Albuquerque, NM
Concentration
2.34×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Albuquerque, NM
$31,390
published median
United States
$42,660
26.4% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
52nd
52 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($28,640). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $31,390 median has purchasing power comparable to about $32,853 nationally. Albuquerque, NM's BEA regional price parity is 95.5 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Albuquerque, NM.
$28,550$42,950
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- No formal educational credential
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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