Hourly Minimum Wage in New Mexico

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The state-wide minimum wage for New Mexico is $12.00 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for New Mexico and neighboring states in 2023

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New Mexico minimum wage rate is $12.00 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a higher minimum wage in New Mexico that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The New Mexico minimum wage applies to most employees, with limited exceptions, including certain tipped employees, students or part-time workers, and other exempt occupations. The top 5 minimum wage states in the U.S. are District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Demand for a living wage that is fair to workers is rising. In response to this rising demand, numerous states, cities, and other localities have already enacted or will change minimum wage levels. In the few states with no established minimum wage, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will continue to apply.
Based on local legislation, many states have already enacted minimum wage increases or approved increases due for implementation at a future date.
These ever-changing laws, effective dates, and methodologies result in minimum wages that may change at different times or differ dramatically within a state or region. Minimum wage changes can be triggered for a location when these pre-determined conditions change and require careful monitoring to ensure compliance to the latest wage levels.
Salary.com continuously tracks all these complex changes. We can help to keep you informed about future changes and stay up to date on the latest minimum wage levels in your essential locations. Show me more data to view U.S. state minimum wages for future years.

Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in New Mexico

The minimum wages in some states are higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023, including District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and others. Many of the minimum wage increases were effective on January 01, 2023. Some states have effective dates occurring at different months of the year. Check the chart to stay up to date on the hourly minimum wage in New Mexico.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in New Mexico

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The tipped minimum wage is the lowest amount employers can pay an employee in occupations such as a bartender or server, that regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. In some states, the tipped minimum wage may be lower than the non-tipped minimum wage because employers can claim a tip credit.
It is important to note that the tipped minimum wage can vary depending on where your business is and the size of the business. In some states, the tipped minimum wage is equal to the overall minimum wage for that state. In some locations, the federal tipped minimum wage applies. In other locations, the state-tipped minimum wage is set above the federal minimum. Tipped minimum wages may vary from state to state and can be frequently adjusted, making it essential to stay informed about the latest wage levels.
In New Mexico, the tipped minimum wage is the same as the state minimum wage. It may be subject to adjustment based on other criteria, such as the size of the business.
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Detailed Minimum Wage Data in New Mexico

Certain cities, counties, municipalities, or economic zones may have different minimum wage levels in New Mexico. Depending on the state, additional rules and factors may determine the minimum wage levels for a particular occupation or type of business.
The New Mexico minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023. According to our location-specific minimum wage data in New Mexico, many cities in CA have a minimum wage above the state minimum. Many California localities (city and county) have their own minimum wages. It could be higher or lower than the state level based on the cost of living, salary, job opportunities, and other factors.
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What is the minimum wage in New Mexico in 2023?

New Mexico minimum wage in 2021: US$10.5 (effective January 1, 2021)

New Minimum wage in 2020: US$9

New Minimum wage in 2000: US$4.25 ($6.55 after inflation adjustment)

New Minimum wage in 1980: US$2.65 ($8.88 after inflation adjustment)

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in New Mexico

In addition to any New Mexico-specific minimum wage exemptions described above, the Federal Fair Labor Standards act defines special minimum wage rates applicable to certain types of workers.

09/23/2021

Advocates for New Mexico’s current discount minimum wage argue that it helps small businesses provide part-time work that might not otherwise be available to young people.

09/21/2021

LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Senate has voted to remove a provision in the state’s minimum wage law that allows high school students to be paid at a lower hourly rate than their co-workers.

09/08/2021

Minors under 18, students working after school hours, domestic workers, government employees, farm workers, and certain seasonal employees are all exempt from the New Mexico minimum wage.

09/03/2021

While seemingly politically popular, the downstream effects of a minimum wage increase would certainly create more challenges for New Mexico’s budget over the long term.

08/28/2021

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) advises employers and workers that New Mexico’s minimum wage is increasing, effective Friday, Jan.

08/28/2021

It is unsurprising that some New Mexico lawmakers are considering implementing a minimum wage hike as a feeble attempt to provide relief to their besieged constituents.

07/26/2021

However, New Mexico allows local regulation of minimum wage and some jurisdictions have ordinances in place that implement higher minimum wages than the state-mandated floor.

07/20/2021

All New Mexico employees working over 40 hours in a work week are entitled an overtime wage of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly pay rate - therefore, the overtime minimum wage in NM is.

07/16/2021

They should also continue to monitor political developments in New Mexico as the three minimum wage proposals discussed above make their way through the political process.

07/04/2021

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Minimum Wage by State in 2023