Construction manager salary in New Mexico
Median $50.26 an hour for 2,480 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction manager pay in New Mexico: the full range
New Mexico ranks 35th of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 32nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $54.51). 2,480 construction managers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $34.54 – $40.13 | $71,830 – $83,470 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $40.13 – $63.15 | $83,470 – $131,350 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $63.15 – $80.50 | $131,350 – $167,440 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in New Mexico
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $30.80 | $51.13 | $77.52 | 150 | 2% above |
| Santa Fe | $34.85 | $51.11 | $65.75 | 90 | 2% above |
| Farmington | $33.16 | $49.41 | $80.17 | 190 | 2% below |
| Albuquerque | $33.59 | $48.87 | $75.84 | 1,210 | 3% below |
Construction manager wages in New Mexico over time
Table
| Year | New Mexico $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $23.05 | $44.54 | $26.75 | 1,570 |
| 2000 | $25.23 | $47.17 | $28.00 | 1,650 |
| 2001 | $25.83 | $46.96 | $29.35 | 1,650 |
| 2002 | $24.95 | $44.65 | $30.53 | 1,330 |
| 2003 | $26.39 | $46.17 | $31.96 | 1,290 |
| 2004 | $25.43 | $43.34 | $33.59 | 1,230 |
| 2005 | $28.22 | $46.52 | $34.74 | 1,250 |
| 2006 | $28.42 | $45.39 | $35.43 | 1,270 |
| 2007 | $31.71 | $49.24 | $36.65 | 1,330 |
| 2008 | $28.98 | $43.33 | $38.39 | 1,780 |
| 2009 | $29.73 | $44.61 | $39.58 | 1,660 |
| 2010 | $30.90 | $45.62 | $40.32 | 1,540 |
| 2011 | $35.87 | $51.34 | $40.50 | 1,340 |
| 2012 | $35.80 | $50.20 | $39.80 | 1,510 |
| 2013 | $37.41 | $51.70 | $40.58 | 1,750 |
| 2014 | $39.02 | $53.06 | $41.17 | 1,690 |
| 2015 | $38.94 | $52.89 | $42.02 | 1,640 |
| 2016 | $37.30 | $50.03 | $42.93 | 1,380 |
| 2017 | $37.57 | $49.34 | $43.93 | 1,530 |
| 2018 | $40.00 | $51.28 | $44.89 | 1,540 |
| 2019 | $41.86 | $52.71 | $45.80 | 1,530 |
| 2020 | $43.44 | $54.04 | $46.72 | 1,680 |
| 2021 | $43.60 | $51.80 | $47.55 | 1,780 |
| 2022 | $42.74 | $47.02 | $48.79 | 1,380 |
| 2023 | $44.89 | $47.43 | $50.43 | 1,270 |
| 2024 | $48.36 | $49.63 | $51.43 | 1,780 |
| 2025 | $50.26 | $50.26 | $55.28 | 2,480 |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in New Mexico changed by -5.0% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in New Mexico?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at construction establishments by county (all employees, not just construction managers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County | 208 | $106,944 | $2,057 |
| Luna County | 589 | $103,351 | $1,988 |
| Catron County | 49 | $88,008 | $1,692 |
| Valencia County | 2,011 | $79,645 | $1,532 |
| Lea County | 3,040 | $78,856 | $1,516 |
| San Juan County | 4,073 | $78,513 | $1,510 |
| Eddy County | 3,506 | $78,072 | $1,501 |
| Sandoval County | 2,420 | $73,935 | $1,422 |
| Bernalillo County | 22,313 | $71,900 | $1,383 |
| Sierra County | 215 | $65,801 | $1,265 |
| Dona Ana County | 5,309 | $63,854 | $1,228 |
| Torrance County | 202 | $61,128 | $1,176 |
| San Miguel County | 280 | $60,254 | $1,159 |
| Taos County | 521 | $60,013 | $1,154 |
| Santa Fe County | 3,062 | $58,618 | $1,127 |
| Rio Arriba County | 230 | $58,449 | $1,124 |
| Otero County | 993 | $57,934 | $1,114 |
| Chaves County | 695 | $55,362 | $1,065 |
| Curry County | 1,084 | $54,425 | $1,047 |
| McKinley County | 717 | $53,972 | $1,038 |
| Grant County | 413 | $52,750 | $1,014 |
| Socorro County | 51 | $47,697 | $917 |
| Lincoln County | 381 | $46,440 | $893 |
| Quay County | 97 | $45,384 | $873 |
| Guadalupe County | 47 | $42,486 | $817 |
| Roosevelt County | 163 | $35,816 | $689 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in New Mexico?
The median construction manager in New Mexico earned $50.26 an hour ($104,550 a year) in May 2025, 9% below the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $40.13–$63.15; the top 10% earn more than $80.50.
Where does New Mexico rank for construction manager pay?
New Mexico ranks 35th of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $50.26 an hour, and 32nd after adjusting for New Mexico's cost of living (BEA price parity 92.2, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in New Mexico?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most New Mexico counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in New Mexico?
BLS counted 2,480 construction managers in New Mexico in May 2025, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.17; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico and metro areas, SOC 11-9021.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.