How much does an electrician make in Albuquerque?
$59,120a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $28.42 an hour or $4,927 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.42
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 263 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 2,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,650Median: $59,120Highest 10%: $81,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 25th | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| Median | $59,120 | $28.42 | |
| 75th | $72,890 | $35.04 | |
| 90th | $81,310 | $39.09 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| Santa Fe, NM | $57,250 |
| Farmington, NM | $57,150 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $53,980 |
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How much does an electrician make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $28.42 ($59,120 a year).
Do electricians make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $59,120 against $63,190 nationally, 6% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $58,390, so Albuquerque pays 1% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for electrician pay?
263 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,310 or more.
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.