Electricians Salary in New Mexico

Electricians in New Mexico earn the most in Santa Fe (average $60,300 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($54,700), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electricians average at $59,620 and the median at $58,390 for 5,020 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $71,490.

Electricians average salary by city in New Mexico

Santa Fe$60,300
Farmington$59,420
Albuquerque$58,420
Las Cruces$54,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Santa Fe	$60,300	$57,250	$46,720	$48,963	99
Farmington	$59,420	$57,150	$45,720	$48,297	88
Albuquerque	$58,420	$59,120	$46,540	$47,540	96
Las Cruces	$54,700	$53,980	$45,150	$44,726	90

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

Electricians salary in other states

Electricians 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 47-2111.
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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