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Plumber salary in New Mexico
The middle half of plumbers in New Mexico earned $21.72 to $37.60 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $42.16 or more.1 The median is 4% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $17.39
- 25th
- $21.72
- Median
- $29.54
- 75th
- $37.60
- 90th
- $42.16
- 10th
- $36,160
- 25th
- $45,190
- Median
- $61,440
- 75th
- $78,210
- 90th
- $87,700
Which New Mexico cities pay plumbers the most?
Albuquerque has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $30.72 an hour; Farmington has the lowest, $23.55.1
- Albuquerque$30.72
- Las Cruces$26.23
- Santa Fe$24.13
- Farmington$23.55
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in New Mexico?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $87,700 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new plumbers make in New Mexico?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in New Mexico earned $17.39 an hour or less ($36,160 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $21.72 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in New Mexico?
Projections Central expects New Mexico to go from 3,160 plumber jobs in 2024 to 3,380 in 2034, a change of 6.9%, with about 290 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 3,160 | 3,380 | 6.9% | 290 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in New Mexico?
Plumbers rank second 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: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)