New Mexico
HVAC/R Technician pay in New Mexico
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in New Mexico: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 4 metro areas, plus job counts and 11 listed training programs.
- $55,330Average pay (state)
- $37,380Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $50,270Median pay (state)
- $75,770Top 10% earn over
1,950 jobs in New Mexico · 11 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician 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 | $37,380 | $45,160 | $50,270 | $62,900 | $75,770 | $55,330 | 1,950 |
| United States | $40,050 | $48,360 | $61,010 | $77,060 | $95,210 | $64,780 | 409,670 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $38,190 | $46,850 | $57,110 | $63,850 | $75,770 | $56,800 | 1,000 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,630 | $45,190 | $52,040 | $59,820 | $73,790 | $54,200 | 110 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $35,880 | $43,670 | $49,650 | $61,580 | $72,310 | $52,540 | 240 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $39,300 | $48,710 | $49,360 | $61,500 | $73,860 | $54,400 | 150 |
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Programs
Top training programs in New Mexico
We matched 11 programs in New Mexico: 10 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 1 registered apprenticeship sponsor (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Albuquerque, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Central New Mexico Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Albuquerque, NM | Associate degree | 9 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Central New Mexico Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Albuquerque, NM | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 24 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Clovis Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Clovis, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,592–$3,524 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Clovis Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Clovis, NM | Associate degree | 0 | $1,592–$3,524 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Roswell, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $2,256–$5,616 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Roswell, NM | Associate degree | 4 | $2,256–$5,616 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Las Cruces, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $2,322–$6,360 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Las Cruces, NM | Associate degree | 10 | $2,322–$6,360 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Santa Fe Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Santa Fe, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,908–$4,404 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
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, 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, 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.