Insulation worker salary in New Mexico
Median $23.30 an hour for 250 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical), May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since n/a.
Insulation worker pay in New Mexico: the full range
New Mexico ranks 28th of 48 states for median insulation worker pay, and 23rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $25.27). 250 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.40 – $18.33 | $36,190 – $38,120 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.33 – $29.76 | $38,120 – $61,900 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $29.76 – $37.59 | $61,900 – $78,190 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Insulation worker pay by metro in New Mexico
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $17.40 | $23.20 | $37.64 | 170 | about the same as |
Union scale and prevailing wage for insulation workers in New Mexico
On federally funded construction in New Mexico, contractors must pay insulation workers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 7 of the 21 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $48.49 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $32.87). 14 of the 21 counties still use a survey rate dated 2010 or earlier (for example Catron County at $32.87). The market median for the state is $23.30.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo | Union ASBE0076-008 2024-01-01 | $36.66 | $11.83 | $48.49 | NM20260044 |
| Doña Ana | Union ASBE0076-008 2024-01-01 | $36.66 | $11.83 | $48.49 | NM20260045 |
| Sandoval | Union ASBE0076-008 2024-01-01 | $36.66 | $11.83 | $48.49 | NM20260047 |
| San Juan | Union ASBE0076-008 2024-01-01 | $36.66 | $11.83 | $48.49 | NM20260046 |
| Santa Fe | Union ASBE0076-008 2024-01-01 | $36.66 | $11.83 | $48.49 | NM20260048 |
| Torrance | Union ASBE0076-008 2024-01-01 | $36.66 | $11.83 | $48.49 | NM20260049 |
| Valencia | Union ASBE0076-008 2024-01-01 | $36.66 | $11.83 | $48.49 | NM20260049 |
| Catron | Survey SUNM2010-001 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260013 |
| Chaves | Survey SUNM2010-002 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260014 |
| Curry | Survey SUNM2010-004 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260016 |
| De Baca | Survey SUNM2010-005 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260017 |
| Eddy | Survey SUNM2010-006 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260018 |
| Grant | Survey SUNM2010-007 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260019 |
| Hidalgo | Survey SUNM2010-020 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260032 |
| Lea | Survey SUNM2010-008 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260020 |
| Lincoln | Survey SUNM2010-009 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260021 |
| Luna | Survey SUNM2010-011 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260023 |
| Otero | Survey SUNM2010-013 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260025 |
| Roosevelt | Survey SUNM2010-015 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260027 |
| Sierra | Survey SUNM2010-020 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260032 |
| Socorro | Survey SUNM2010-017 2010-11-09 | $24.44 | $8.43 | $32.87 | NM20260029 |
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 insulation workers make in New Mexico?
The median insulation worker in New Mexico earned $23.30 an hour ($48,460 a year) in May 2025, 1% below the national median of $23.62. The middle half earn $18.33–$29.76; the top 10% earn more than $37.59.
Where does New Mexico rank for insulation worker pay?
New Mexico ranks 28th of 48 states for insulation worker pay, with a median of $23.30 an hour, and 23rd after adjusting for New Mexico's cost of living (BEA price parity 92.2, US = 100).
What is the union insulation worker rate in New Mexico?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for insulation workers in 7 counties, with a typical package of $48.49 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many insulation workers work in New Mexico?
BLS counted 250 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) in New Mexico in May 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.01; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico and metro areas, SOC 47-2131, 47-2132.
- 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.