Construction Laborers Salary in New Mexico

Construction laborers in New Mexico earn the most in Santa Fe (average $43,420 a year) and the least in Farmington ($41,050), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the construction laborers average at $41,450 and the median at $38,400 for 12,470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,030.

Construction Laborers average salary by city in New Mexico

Santa Fe$43,420
Albuquerque$42,400
Las Cruces$41,330
Farmington$41,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Santa Fe	$43,420	$41,980	$37,410	$36,168	99
Albuquerque	$42,400	$40,440	$36,190	$35,392	96
Las Cruces	$41,330	$39,460	$35,310	$34,579	90
Farmington	$41,050	$38,150	$35,520	$34,366	88

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

Construction Laborers salary in other states

Construction Laborers 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 47-2061.
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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