Construction Laborers Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,240 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $30,740
90th percentile $56,120
Employed locally 480
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,740
    25th
    $34,910
    50th (median)
    $40,240
    75th
    $48,890
    90th
    $56,120

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Related occupations in Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$68,180
    Highway Maintenance Workers$46,170
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$66,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,080
    Electricians$57,470
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$43,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northern New Mexico is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northern New Mexico is 13.9% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,740 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,910.