Construction supervisor salary in New Mexico
Median $36.12 an hour for 6,790 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction supervisor pay in New Mexico: the full range
New Mexico ranks 44th of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 29th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $39.18). 6,790 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.78 – $28.41 | $47,370 – $59,090 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $28.41 – $45.62 | $59,090 – $94,890 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $45.62 – $63.10 | $94,890 – $131,250 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in New Mexico
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $23.54 | $36.79 | $62.49 | 770 | 2% above |
| Albuquerque | $23.06 | $36.09 | $47.97 | 2,280 | about the same as |
| Las Cruces | $22.19 | $33.02 | $45.69 | 480 | 9% below |
| Santa Fe | $23.69 | $32.52 | $48.95 | 210 | 10% below |
Construction supervisor wages in New Mexico over time
Table
| Year | New Mexico $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $19.53 | $37.74 | $20.71 | 4,470 |
| 2000 | $19.82 | $37.06 | $21.53 | 4,250 |
| 2001 | $20.38 | $37.05 | $22.39 | 4,070 |
| 2002 | $20.77 | $37.17 | $22.92 | 3,630 |
| 2003 | $21.22 | $37.13 | $23.43 | 3,610 |
| 2004 | $21.33 | $36.35 | $24.25 | 4,220 |
| 2005 | $20.33 | $33.51 | $24.98 | 4,920 |
| 2006 | $22.43 | $35.82 | $25.89 | 5,370 |
| 2007 | $23.16 | $35.96 | $26.90 | 5,620 |
| 2008 | $24.73 | $36.98 | $27.95 | 5,830 |
| 2009 | $24.82 | $37.25 | $28.04 | 5,250 |
| 2010 | $25.04 | $36.97 | $28.21 | 4,930 |
| 2011 | $25.72 | $36.81 | $28.44 | 4,850 |
| 2012 | $26.11 | $36.61 | $28.70 | 5,140 |
| 2013 | $26.76 | $36.98 | $29.03 | 5,380 |
| 2014 | $26.96 | $36.66 | $29.32 | 5,820 |
| 2015 | $26.67 | $36.23 | $29.84 | 5,900 |
| 2016 | $27.09 | $36.34 | $30.28 | 5,530 |
| 2017 | $26.86 | $35.28 | $30.80 | 5,750 |
| 2018 | $27.87 | $35.73 | $31.36 | 6,600 |
| 2019 | $28.24 | $35.56 | $31.83 | 7,040 |
| 2020 | $28.79 | $35.81 | $32.61 | 6,860 |
| 2021 | $29.72 | $35.31 | $34.62 | 5,880 |
| 2022 | $31.02 | $34.12 | $35.62 | 6,390 |
| 2023 | $32.01 | $33.82 | $36.90 | 6,480 |
| 2024 | $35.51 | $36.44 | $37.83 | 6,590 |
| 2025 | $36.12 | $36.12 | $38.42 | 6,790 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in New Mexico changed by -0.3% 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 supervisors), 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 supervisors make in New Mexico?
The median construction supervisor in New Mexico earned $36.12 an hour ($75,130 a year) in May 2025, 6% below the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $28.41–$45.62; the top 10% earn more than $63.10.
Where does New Mexico rank for construction supervisor pay?
New Mexico ranks 44th of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $36.12 an hour, and 29th after adjusting for New Mexico's cost of living (BEA price parity 92.2, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in New Mexico?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor 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 supervisors work in New Mexico?
BLS counted 6,790 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in New Mexico in May 2025, 7.8 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.49; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico and metro areas, SOC 47-1011.
- 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.