Pipelayers Salary in New Mexico
Pipelayers in New Mexico earn a median of $45,550 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($49,000)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,000; the top 10% earn over $55,830. Nationally the range is $37,730 to $80,170.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$76,470 median in New Mexico
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,440 median in New Mexico
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36,950 median in New Mexico
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$45,880 median in New Mexico
- Millwrights$90,230 median in New Mexico
- Helpers--Electricians$48,030 median in New Mexico
Pipelayers pay in New Mexico
How much do pipelayers make in New Mexico?
The median is $45,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,000 and the top 10% earn over $55,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for pipelayers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 44 (−7% vs. the national median of $49,000). Living costs are not included.