Electricians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $57,190 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.50
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $80,270
Employed locally 2,710
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $44,320
    50th (median)
    $57,190
    75th
    $75,560
    90th
    $80,270

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 84% Median Electricians salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,400
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $82,170
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $81,990
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $80,340

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,840
    Carpenters $53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,520
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Albuquerque, NM is $27.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.09 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 8.3% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,320.