Electrician Salary in New Mexico (2026)
What electricians earn in New Mexico in 2026: median $58,390/yr, plus the pay range and how licensing affects it. Sourced from BLS OEWS May 2025, Electricians (47-2111).
New Mexico employs about 5,020 electricians.
Source
Figures are from BLS OEWS May 2025, Electricians (47-2111). Verified 2026-06-01. Actual pay varies with experience, license tier, union status, and region within the state.
Higher license tier, higher pay
In most states the jump from journeyman to master/contractor is the biggest single pay bump. See exactly what New Mexico requires.
Level up
Passing the next-tier electrician exam is the fastest route to the higher end of this range.
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