Construction and Extraction Occupations Salary in New Mexico

Ranked #41 of 51 · NM

14% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,240 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $49,900
Employment 58,600

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $36,080P25 $40,430 Median $49,900P75 $64,010P90 $82,130

About 80% of construction and extraction occupationss in New Mexico earn between $36,080 and $82,130. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New Mexico
$56,240
U.S. average
$65,360

The mean construction and extraction occupations salary in New Mexico is $56,240, about 14% below the U.S. average ($65,360). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New Mexico

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Farmington, NM $50,650 $57,540 5,870
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $50,610 $55,790 3,230
Albuquerque, NM $49,780 $55,390 20,910
Santa Fe, NM $49,350 $53,350 2,360
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $49,060 $56,830 18,420
Las Cruces, NM $47,060 $51,040 4,020

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do construction and extraction occupations make in New Mexico?

The median construction and extraction occupations salary in New Mexico is $49,900 per year (mean $56,240), and about 80% earn between $36,080 and $82,130.

How much do construction and extraction occupations make per hour in New Mexico?

Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $56,240 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is New Mexico a high-paying state for construction and extraction occupations?

New Mexico ranks #41 of 51 states for construction and extraction occupations pay. Its mean salary of $56,240 is about 14% below the U.S. average of $65,360.

Which metro areas in New Mexico pay construction and extraction occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico for construction and extraction occupations are Farmington, NM ($50,650), Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area ($50,610), Albuquerque, NM ($49,780), by median annual wage.

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