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Roofer salary in New Mexico
The middle half of roofers in New Mexico earned $18.49 to $26.94 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $35.51 or more.1 The median is 18% below the US median.2
OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $17.25
- 25th
- $18.49
- Median
- $21.78
- 75th
- $26.94
- 90th
- $35.51
- 10th
- $35,880
- 25th
- $38,450
- Median
- $45,300
- 75th
- $56,030
- 90th
- $73,850
Which New Mexico cities pay roofers the most?
Albuquerque has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $22.01 an hour; Las Cruces has the lowest, $18.78.1
- Albuquerque$22.01
- Santa Fe$21.68
- Farmington$18.95
- Las Cruces$18.78
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in New Mexico?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $73,850 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in New Mexico?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in New Mexico earned $17.25 an hour or less ($35,880 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $18.49 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in New Mexico?
Projections Central expects New Mexico to go from 1,320 roofer jobs in 2024 to 1,430 in 2034, a change of 7.8%, with about 100 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,320 | 1,430 | 7.8% | 100 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in New Mexico?
Roofers rank fifth 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: Roofers (47-2181), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)