New Mexico Bathroom Labor Cost Index: 84.1
New Mexico wages against the U.S. average
| Occupation (SOC) | New Mexico mean hourly | U.S. mean hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (47-2152) | $29.71 | $34.70 | -14.4% |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | $20.97 | $28.49 | -26.4% |
| Electricians (47-2111) | $28.66 | $34.37 | -16.6% |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | $27.61 | $31.55 | -12.5% |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | $23.74 | $26.64 | -10.9% |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | $27.47 | $30.58 | -10.2% |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | $19.93 | $25.02 | -20.3% |
How New Mexico compares
New Mexico ranks 40th of 51 jurisdictions on this index, 12.2 points below the median state (96.3). None of the 7 occupations measured here pays above its national mean. The closest states on the index are Georgia (84.2) and South Dakota (83.6).
How to use this index
The index is the unweighted average of New Mexico mean hourly wages divided by the national mean for the same occupations. A value of 84.1 means the trades that build bathrooms earn 15.9% below the national average here. Labor is roughly two thirds of a bathroom remodel bill, so a wage gap of this size moves the labor half of a quote, not the whole quote.
National project ranges, which apply to New Mexico as well, are in the bathroom remodel cost guide. The method, including which occupations are counted, is on the methodology page.
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FAQ
Is bathroom labor more expensive in New Mexico?
On 2025 BLS wage data, bathroom trades in New Mexico earn 15.9% less than the U.S. average across 7 occupations. The widest gap is tile and stone setters at -26.4%, the narrowest is drywall and ceiling tile installers at -10.2%.
What does a plumber earn in New Mexico?
The mean hourly wage for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in New Mexico was $29.71 in May 2025, against $34.70 nationally, according to BLS.
Does the New Mexico index tell me what a contractor will charge?
No. It compares what trades earn, not what contractors bill. New Mexico sits 40th of 51 on wages, so the labor part of a quote starts lower than the national average, but overhead, insurance, materials, permits and profit are separate.
Other states
See the labor cost index for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.