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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in New Mexico
- Farmington$62,180
- Santa Fe$57,320
- Albuquerque$56,570
- Las Cruces$52,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $62,180 | $57,440 | $45,800 | $50,385 | 88 |
| Santa Fe | $57,320 | $52,820 | $49,280 | $46,708 | 99 |
| Albuquerque | $56,570 | $49,980 | $43,720 | $46,141 | 96 |
| Las Cruces | $52,140 | $47,520 | $42,900 | $42,790 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in other states
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 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 51-4121.
- 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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