Construction Laborers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $43,730 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.03
10th percentile $33,580
90th percentile $57,010
Employed locally 600
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,580
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $43,730
    75th
    $48,730
    90th
    $57,010

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 59% Median Construction Laborers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,650
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $57,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,010

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,320
    Carpenters $50,240
    Electricians $60,470
    Roofers $44,990
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $50,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Santa Fe, NM is $21.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.02 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 6.4% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $33,580 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.