Sheet Metal Workers pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $27.27 an hour ($56,720 a year). About 640 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($61,800). New Mexico ranks 37th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.50 | $36,410 |
| 25% of workers | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.27 | $56,720 |
| 75% of workers | $38.05 | $79,140 |
| 90% of workers | $40.71 | $84,690 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $58,040 | 420 |
| Las Cruces | $54,830 | 80 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sheet metal workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 9,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $59,720 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $53,900 |
| Construction Laborers | $38,400 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $52,000 |
| Electricians | $58,390 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $61,440 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $49,230 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $46,240 |
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