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HVAC Technician salary in New Mexico
The middle half of HVAC technicians in New Mexico earned $21.71 to $30.24 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $36.43 or more.1 The median is 18% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $17.97
- 25th
- $21.71
- Median
- $24.17
- 75th
- $30.24
- 90th
- $36.43
- 10th
- $37,380
- 25th
- $45,160
- Median
- $50,270
- 75th
- $62,900
- 90th
- $75,770
Which New Mexico cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Albuquerque has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $27.46 an hour; Santa Fe has the lowest, $23.73.1
- Albuquerque$27.46
- Farmington$25.02
- Las Cruces$23.87
- Santa Fe$23.73
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in New Mexico?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $75,770 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in New Mexico?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in New Mexico earned $17.97 an hour or less ($37,380 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $21.71 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in New Mexico?
Projections Central expects New Mexico to go from 1,930 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 2,120 in 2034, a change of 10%, with about 190 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,930 | 2,120 | 10% | 190 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in New Mexico?
HVAC technicians rank fourth 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: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)