New Mexico
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in New Mexico
6 listed pipefitter programs in New Mexico, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas.
- $61,790Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $36,160Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $61,440Median pay (state)
- $87,700Top 10% earn over
2,830 jobs in New Mexico · 6 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
Pipefitter & Steamfitter 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 | $36,160 | $45,190 | $61,440 | $78,210 | $87,700 | $61,790 | 2,830 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,280 | $46,800 | $63,900 | $78,690 | $87,920 | $64,890 | 1,440 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $36,140 | $43,730 | $54,560 | $70,850 | $78,300 | $56,200 | 180 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $37,060 | $39,270 | $50,180 | $64,770 | $78,150 | $54,950 | 160 |
| Farmington, NM | $35,720 | $35,720 | $48,970 | $63,600 | $79,080 | $54,330 | 230 |
Programs
Listed programs in New Mexico
Every pipefitter 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 Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Albuquerque, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Central New Mexico Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Albuquerque, NM | Associate degree | 2 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Navajo Technical University Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Crownpoint, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $4,346 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Las Cruces, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,322–$6,360 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Northern New Mexico College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Espanola, NM | Associate degree | 0 | $6,400–$14,328 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Santa Fe Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Santa Fe, NM | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $1,908–$4,404 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
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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, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, 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.