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BLS Wage Data · NM

HVAC Technician Salary
in New Mexico

The median HVAC technician salary in New Mexico is $44,140, which is 9.2% below the national median.

$44,140
Median Salary
$45,380
Mean Salary
$21.82/hr
Hourly Wage
2,560
Employment

Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in New Mexico is $44,140 per year ($21.82/hr mean), which is 9.2% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $63,520.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $29,530/yr
  • Median: $44,140/yr · Mean: $45,380/yr
  • 2,560 HVAC techs employed in New Mexico
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $48,691/yr (COL index 93.2)
Distribution
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in New Mexico.
90th Percentile
$63,520
75th Percentile
$53,430
Median
$44,140
25th Percentile
$35,930
10th Percentile
$29,530
Real Buying Power
Cost of Living Adjustment
New Mexico's cost of living index is 93.2 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $48,691.
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, SOC code 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Wage estimates reflect the most recent annual BLS OEWS release (April 2026, based on May 2025 survey data). Cost-of-living index from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Data is for informational purposes; actual wages vary by employer, experience, and certification. View BLS source data ↗
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