How much does a construction laborer make in New Mexico?
$38,400a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in New Mexico. That is $18.46 an hour or $3,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.46
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,840Median: $38,400Highest 10%: $53,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,840 | $14.83 | |
| 25th | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| Median | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| 75th | $46,300 | $22.26 | |
| 90th | $53,590 | $25.76 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $41,980 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $40,440 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $39,460 |
| Farmington, NM | $38,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction laborers.
| 44. Texas | $40,620 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $39,360 |
| 46. Georgia | $38,990 |
| 47. New Mexico | $38,400 |
| 48. Louisiana | $38,230 |
| 49. Mississippi | $37,710 |
| 50. Arkansas | $37,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $18.46 ($38,400 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $38,400 against $47,120 nationally, 19% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for construction laborer pay?
New Mexico ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays construction laborers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $41,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.