New Mexico
Lineworker programs in New Mexico
3 listed power-line worker programs in New Mexico, plus BLS pay data for the state and 3 metro areas.
- $74,530Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $46,640Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $76,470Median pay (state)
- $105,590Top 10% earn over
1,020 jobs in New Mexico · 3 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
Lineworker 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 | $46,640 | $58,980 | $76,470 | $96,000 | $105,590 | $74,530 | 1,020 |
| United States | $51,470 | $67,270 | $95,320 | $109,740 | $128,690 | $91,970 | 131,070 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $44,280 | $51,970 | $79,240 | $99,500 | $105,590 | $74,510 | 360 |
| Farmington, NM | $49,090 | $61,850 | $77,650 | $96,060 | $96,390 | $76,000 | 120 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $44,340 | $49,880 | $59,530 | $94,270 | $101,420 | $68,230 | 60 |
Programs
Listed programs in New Mexico
Every power-line worker program we matched in New Mexico. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Lineworker | Las Cruces, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $2,322–$6,360 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| New Mexico State University-Grants Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | 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 46.0301 |
| Powerline Technologies | Rio Rancho, 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, 49-9051.00 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers, 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.