Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Albuquerque

In Albuquerque (NM), the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $30.72 an hour ($63,900 a year). About 1,440 people work in this job there.

$30.72Median hourly pay
$46,800–$78,690Middle half of workers, yearly
1,440People in this job in Albuquerque (NM)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($63,800). It is 4% higher than the New Mexico median ($61,440).

Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Albuquerque (NM)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.93$37,280
25% of workers$22.50$46,800
Half of workers (median)$30.72$63,900
75% of workers$37.83$78,690
90% of workers$42.27$87,920

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in New Mexico metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Albuquerque (this page)$63,9001,440
Las Cruces$54,560180
Santa Fe$50,180160
Farmington$48,970230

New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +6.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 42,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Albuquerque (NM)

JobMedian yearly pay
Construction Laborers$40,440
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,900
Electricians$59,120
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,110
Carpenters$60,080
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,160

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.