Sheet Metal Workers Salary in New Mexico

Sheet metal workers in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $61,140 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($56,820), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sheet metal workers average at $59,950 and the median at $56,720 for 640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,850.

Sheet Metal Workers average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$61,140
Las Cruces$56,820

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$61,140	$58,040	$41,600	$49,598	96
Las Cruces	$56,820	$54,830	$35,090	$46,330	90

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

Sheet Metal Workers salary in other states

Sheet Metal Workers 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 47-2211.
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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