Helpers--Electricians Salary in New Mexico

Helpers--electricians in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $47,150 a year) and the least in Farmington ($45,650), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $46,920 and the median at $48,030 for 510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$47,150
Farmington$45,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$47,150	$48,570	$37,130	$39,005	96
Farmington	$45,650	$46,220	$36,520	$37,864	88

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

Helpers--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--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 47-3013.
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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