verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

HVAC Technician Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$50,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.17/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
1,950
public U.S. Median
$61,010
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,516 #50 of 51

HVAC Technician pay in New Mexico, explained

Hvac technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $50,270 per year ($24.17 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $61,010. Entry-level workers earn around $37,380, while the most experienced HVAC technicians reach about $75,770. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $50,270 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $50,270 is worth about $54,516 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #50 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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HVAC Technician pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,380
$17.97/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$50,270
$24.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,770
$36.43/hr

HVAC Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $50,270 $54,516
Colorado $65,200 $63,269 −$14,930
Arizona $59,400 $59,001 −$9,130
Utah $58,730 $59,405 −$8,460
Texas $57,760 $59,511 −$7,490
Oklahoma $57,560 $65,526 −$7,290

HVAC Technician in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do HVAC technicians make in New Mexico?

Hvac technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $50,270 per year ($24.17 per hour), compared with $61,010 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay HVAC technicians well?

At $50,270, New Mexico pays 18% below the national median for HVAC technicians. An estimated 1,950 work in the state.

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