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HVAC Technician Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$24.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,375/year ($3,448/month) for a single filer
HVAC Technician pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,950 HVAC Technician jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 49-9021, “Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median HVAC Technician salary of $50,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,375 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $50,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,852 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,846 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,197 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,375 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,448 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HVAC Technician make in New Mexico?
- The median HVAC Technician salary in New Mexico is $50,270 per year ($24.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,160 and $62,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $50,270, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $41,375 per year ($3,448 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many HVAC Technician jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,950 HVAC Technician jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.