New Mexico
Welder pay in New Mexico
What welders earn in New Mexico: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 4 metro areas, plus job counts and 31 listed training programs.
- $63,720Average pay (state)
- $36,860Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $59,840Median pay (state)
- $92,760Top 10% earn over
2,390 jobs in New Mexico · 31 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder 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 | $36,860 | $44,750 | $59,840 | $82,550 | $92,760 | $63,720 | 2,390 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | $36,200 | $45,800 | $57,440 | $82,670 | $92,880 | $62,180 | 500 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $43,370 | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | $78,710 | $57,320 | 30 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,040 | $43,720 | $49,980 | $71,080 | $79,060 | $56,570 | 510 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $35,970 | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | $73,540 | $52,140 | 80 |
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Programs
Top training programs in New Mexico
We matched 31 programs in New Mexico: 31 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 registered apprenticeship sponsors (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 Welding Technology/Welder | Albuquerque, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 47 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Central New Mexico Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Albuquerque, NM | Associate degree | 52 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Clovis Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Clovis, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $1,592–$3,524 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Clovis Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Clovis, NM | Associate degree | 5 | $1,592–$3,524 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Clovis Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Clovis, NM | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 15 | $1,592–$3,524 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Ruidoso, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,372–$3,268 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Welding Technology/Welder | Roswell, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $2,256–$5,616 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Welding Technology/Welder | Roswell, NM | Associate degree | 14 | $2,256–$5,616 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Welding Technology/Welder | Roswell, NM | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 59 | $2,256–$5,616 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Luna Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Las Vegas, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $1,490–$3,434 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
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, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, 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.