Electricians Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $60,470 -3% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $36,270
90th percentile $80,990
Employed locally 140
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,270
    25th
    $45,650
    50th (median)
    $60,470
    75th
    $65,100
    90th
    $80,990

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 81% Median Electricians salary is 19% 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,320
    Carpenters $50,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910
    Roofers $44,990
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $50,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Santa Fe, NM is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.81 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Santa Fe, NM is 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,270 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,650.