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Roofer Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$21.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,598/year ($3,133/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 49th of 51 states for Roofer pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 1,160 Roofer jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $45,300 a year — though pay ranges from $35,880 for newcomers to $73,850 at the top.
Roofer pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,160 Roofer jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Roofer salary of $45,300 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 $37,598 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $45,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,256 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,465 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$981 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,598 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,133 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in New Mexico?
- The median Roofer salary in New Mexico is $45,300 per year ($21.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,450 and $56,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $45,300, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $37,598 per year ($3,133 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,160 Roofer 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.