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Electrician Salary in New Mexico: Pay by City
Electricians in New Mexico earned a median $28.07 an hour, or $58,390 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $22.46 to $35.28 an hour, and the top tenth earned $41.74 or more. That is 8% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $17.62
- 25th
- $22.46
- Median
- $28.07
- 75th
- $35.28
- 90th
- $41.74
- 10th
- $36,650
- 25th
- $46,730
- Median
- $58,390
- 75th
- $73,380
- 90th
- $86,830
Which New Mexico cities pay electricians the most?
Albuquerque has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $28.43 an hour; Las Cruces has the lowest, $25.95.[1]
- Albuquerque$28.43 · 2,440
- Santa Fe$27.52 · 150
- Farmington$27.48 · 340
- Las Cruces$25.95 · 410
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in New Mexico?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $86,830 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17.62 | $36,650 |
| 25th | $22.46 | $46,730 |
| Median | $28.07 | $58,390 |
| 75th | $35.28 | $73,380 |
| 90th | $41.74 | $86,830 |
| Mean | $28.66 | $59,620 |
How much do new electricians make in New Mexico?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in New Mexico earned $17.62 an hour or less ($36,650 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.46 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in New Mexico?
Projections Central expects New Mexico to go from 5,570 electrician jobs in 2024 to 6,270 in 2034, a change of 12.7%, with about 580 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 5,570 | 6,270 | 12.7% | 580 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in New Mexico?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in New Mexico. General contractors have the highest median, $36.12 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.12 | $75,130 | 6,790 |
| Plumbers | $29.54 | $61,440 | 2,830 |
| Electricians | $28.07 | $58,390 | 5,020 |
| HVAC Technicians | $24.17 | $50,270 | 1,950 |
| Roofers | $21.78 | $45,300 | 1,160 |
Where to train in New Mexico
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, New Mexico, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)