New Mexico
Electrician programs in New Mexico
15 listed electrician programs in New Mexico, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas.
- $59,620Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $36,650Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $58,390Median pay (state)
- $86,830Top 10% earn over
5,020 jobs in New Mexico · 15 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in New Mexico
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $36,650 | $46,730 | $58,390 | $73,380 | $86,830 | $59,620 | 5,020 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $36,650 | $46,540 | $59,120 | $72,890 | $81,310 | $58,420 | 2,440 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $37,280 | $46,720 | $57,250 | $66,780 | $82,800 | $60,300 | 150 |
| Farmington, NM | $35,770 | $45,720 | $57,150 | $65,800 | $88,990 | $59,420 | 340 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $34,470 | $45,150 | $53,980 | $62,380 | $77,440 | $54,700 | 410 |
Programs
Listed programs in New Mexico
Every electrician program we matched in New Mexico. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community College Electrician | Albuquerque, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 46 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Central New Mexico Community College Electrician | Albuquerque, NM | Associate degree | 17 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Central New Mexico Community College Electrician | Albuquerque, NM | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Central New Mexico Community College Electrician | Albuquerque, NM | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 63 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Luna Community College Electrician | Las Vegas, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,490–$3,434 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Navajo Technical University Electrician | Crownpoint, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $4,346 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Electrician | Las Cruces, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $2,322–$6,360 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| New Mexico State University-Grants Electrician | Grants, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,136–$4,272 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| New Mexico State University-Grants Electrician | Grants, NM | Associate degree | 0 | $2,136–$4,272 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northern New Mexico College Electrician | Espanola, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,400–$14,328 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northern New Mexico College Electrician | Espanola, NM | Associate degree | 0 | $6,400–$14,328 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Electrician | Gallup, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,906–$5,682 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| National Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Comm. | Albuquerque, NM | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Independent Electrical Contractors Inc. Southern New Mexico Chapter | Las Cruces, NM | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Northern New Mexico Independent Electrical Contractors | Albuquerque, NM | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.