Elevator mechanic salary in New Mexico
Median $34.34 an hour for 110 elevator and escalator installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Elevator mechanic pay in New Mexico: the full range
New Mexico ranks 35th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 35th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $37.25). 110 elevator and escalator installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $20.50 – $28.75 | $42,640 – $59,800 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $28.75 – $48.46 | $59,800 – $100,800 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $48.46 – $56.68 | $100,800 – $117,890 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in New Mexico
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $28.00 | $34.34 | $56.68 | 90 | about the same as |
Elevator mechanic wages in New Mexico over time
Table
| Year | New Mexico $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $23.42 | $45.26 | $22.38 | — |
| 2000 | $24.57 | $45.94 | $22.78 | — |
| 2001 | $25.51 | $46.37 | $24.82 | — |
| 2002 | $26.67 | $47.73 | $25.99 | — |
| 2003 | $27.33 | $47.82 | $26.90 | — |
| 2008 | $33.87 | $50.65 | $33.35 | 130 |
| 2009 | $34.35 | $51.55 | $33.20 | 110 |
| 2012 | $38.03 | $53.33 | $36.85 | — |
| 2013 | $38.68 | $53.46 | $37.81 | — |
| 2014 | $39.68 | $53.96 | $37.80 | — |
| 2018 | $35.14 | $45.05 | $38.36 | 110 |
| 2019 | $36.67 | $46.18 | $40.86 | 170 |
| 2020 | $38.16 | $47.47 | $42.57 | 140 |
| 2021 | $46.03 | $54.69 | $47.05 | 70 |
| 2022 | $33.89 | $37.28 | $47.60 | 40 |
| 2025 | $34.34 | $34.34 | $52.84 | 110 |
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in New Mexico
On federally funded construction in New Mexico, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 4 of the 4 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $91.79 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $34.34.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo | Union ELEV0131-002 2025-01-01 | $53.35 | $38.44 | $91.79 | NM20260044 |
| Sandoval | Union ELEV0131-002 2025-01-01 | $53.35 | $38.44 | $91.79 | NM20260047 |
| Torrance | Union ELEV0131-002 2025-01-01 | $53.35 | $38.44 | $91.79 | NM20260049 |
| Valencia | Union ELEV0131-002 2025-01-01 | $53.35 | $38.44 | $91.79 | NM20260049 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the New Mexico prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do elevator mechanics make in New Mexico?
The median elevator mechanic in New Mexico earned $34.34 an hour ($71,430 a year) in May 2025, 35% below the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $28.75–$48.46; the top 10% earn more than $56.68.
Where does New Mexico rank for elevator mechanic pay?
New Mexico ranks 35th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $34.34 an hour, and 35th after adjusting for New Mexico's cost of living (BEA price parity 92.2, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in New Mexico?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 4 counties, with a typical package of $91.79 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in New Mexico?
BLS counted 110 elevator and escalator installers and repairers in New Mexico in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.82; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico and metro areas, SOC 47-4021.
- 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.