Carpenters Salary in New Mexico

Carpenters in New Mexico earn the most in Santa Fe (average $59,620 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($53,540), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the carpenters average at $57,430 and the median at $59,720 for 3,630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $65,630.

Carpenters average salary by city in New Mexico

Santa Fe$59,620
Albuquerque$59,310
Farmington$56,390
Las Cruces$53,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Santa Fe	$59,620	$59,420	$49,350	$48,448	99
Albuquerque	$59,310	$60,080	$48,280	$48,214	96
Farmington	$56,390	$59,720	$50,550	$46,005	88
Las Cruces	$53,540	$57,030	$44,590	$43,849	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Carpenters salary in other states

Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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