Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $71,730 +25.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.49
10th percentile $40,410
90th percentile $114,600
Employed locally 40
National median $57,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,410
    25th
    $59,660
    50th (median)
    $71,730
    75th
    $75,460
    90th
    $114,600

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary vs area income 105% Median Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Insulation Workers, Mechanical

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $123,560
    Oregon $123,560
    California $119,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $116,160
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $109,360

    Nearby metros — Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $76,970
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $63,010
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $59,840
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $59,100
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $58,920

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,800
    Electricians $57,190
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insulation Workers, Mechanical make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Insulation Workers, Mechanical in Albuquerque, NM is $34.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.57 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Insulation Workers, Mechanical salaries?

    The median Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary in Albuquerque, NM is 25.3% above the national median of $57,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Insulation Workers, Mechanical in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Insulation Workers, Mechanical (10th percentile) earn around $40,410 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,660.