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

Welder Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$59,840/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.77/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
2,390
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,894 #6 of 51

Welder pay in New Mexico, explained

Welders in New Mexico earn a median of $59,840 per year ($28.77 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $36,860, while the most experienced welders reach about $92,760. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $59,840 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $59,840 is worth about $64,894 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #6 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,860
$17.72/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,840
$28.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$92,760
$44.60/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $59,840 $64,894
Colorado $58,590 $56,855 +$1,250
Utah $58,380 $59,051 +$1,460
Arizona $55,600 $55,226 +$4,240
Texas $53,340 $54,957 +$6,500
Oklahoma $49,720 $56,601 +$10,120

Welder in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do welders make in New Mexico?

Welders in New Mexico earn a median of $59,840 per year ($28.77 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay welders well?

At $59,840, New Mexico pays 11% above the national median for welders. An estimated 2,390 work in the state.

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