Construction and Building Inspectors pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $31.45 an hour ($65,420 a year). About 800 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). New Mexico ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.24 | $48,350 |
| 25% of workers | $28.22 | $58,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.45 | $65,420 |
| 75% of workers | $38.09 | $79,230 |
| 90% of workers | $45.61 | $94,870 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $64,770 | 60 |
| Las Cruces | $64,090 | 90 |
| Albuquerque | $63,190 | 310 |
| Farmington | $61,320 | 70 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction and building inspectors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $45,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $75,130 |
| Electricians | $58,390 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $61,440 |
| Construction Managers | $104,550 |
| Compliance Officers | $67,990 |
| Civil Engineers | $103,900 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $62,440 |
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