Lineman salary in New Mexico
Median $36.76 an hour for 1,020 electrical power-line installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Lineman pay in New Mexico: the full range
New Mexico ranks 47th of 51 states for median lineman pay, and 46th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $39.87). 1,020 electrical power-line installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.42 – $28.36 | $46,640 – $58,980 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $28.36 – $46.15 | $58,980 – $96,000 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $46.15 – $50.77 | $96,000 – $105,590 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Lineman pay by metro in New Mexico
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $21.29 | $38.09 | $50.77 | 360 | 4% above |
| Farmington | $23.60 | $37.33 | $46.34 | 120 | 2% above |
| Las Cruces | $21.32 | $28.62 | $48.76 | 60 | 22% below |
Lineman wages in New Mexico over time
Table
| Year | New Mexico $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $19.68 | $38.03 | $20.97 | — |
| 2000 | $17.33 | $32.40 | $22.01 | 590 |
| 2001 | $18.59 | $33.79 | $22.70 | 580 |
| 2002 | $18.72 | $33.50 | $23.33 | 550 |
| 2003 | $19.51 | $34.14 | $23.54 | 560 |
| 2004 | $20.05 | $34.17 | $23.61 | 810 |
| 2005 | $18.47 | $30.45 | $24.11 | 1,350 |
| 2006 | $19.39 | $30.96 | $24.41 | 1,780 |
| 2007 | $19.80 | $30.74 | $25.27 | 1,420 |
| 2008 | $24.27 | $36.29 | $26.49 | 890 |
| 2009 | $24.35 | $36.54 | $27.24 | 910 |
| 2010 | $25.11 | $37.07 | $27.90 | 780 |
| 2011 | $23.79 | $34.05 | $28.94 | 800 |
| 2012 | $27.49 | $38.55 | $30.41 | 690 |
| 2013 | $27.58 | $38.12 | $30.85 | 910 |
| 2014 | $30.93 | $42.06 | $31.70 | 840 |
| 2015 | $28.26 | $38.39 | $31.95 | 850 |
| 2016 | $31.73 | $42.56 | $32.70 | 660 |
| 2017 | $32.52 | $42.71 | $33.36 | 690 |
| 2018 | $31.91 | $40.91 | $34.09 | 710 |
| 2019 | $30.28 | $38.13 | $34.86 | 730 |
| 2020 | $29.37 | $36.53 | $36.07 | 850 |
| 2021 | $30.18 | $35.86 | $37.65 | 770 |
| 2022 | $30.44 | $33.49 | $39.59 | 770 |
| 2023 | $31.34 | $33.11 | $41.07 | 990 |
| 2024 | $37.82 | $38.82 | $44.50 | 1,100 |
| 2025 | $36.76 | $36.76 | $45.83 | 1,020 |
In today's dollars, the median lineman wage in New Mexico changed by -4.2% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do linemans make in New Mexico?
The median lineman in New Mexico earned $36.76 an hour ($76,470 a year) in May 2025, 20% below the national median of $45.83. The middle half earn $28.36–$46.15; the top 10% earn more than $50.77.
Where does New Mexico rank for lineman pay?
New Mexico ranks 47th of 51 states for lineman pay, with a median of $36.76 an hour, and 46th after adjusting for New Mexico's cost of living (BEA price parity 92.2, US = 100).
What is the union lineman rate in New Mexico?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a lineman classification for most New Mexico counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many linemans work in New Mexico?
BLS counted 1,020 electrical power-line installers and repairers in New Mexico in May 2025, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.39; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico and metro areas, SOC 49-9051.
- 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.