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Sheet Metal Worker Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$27.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,254/year ($3,855/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 37th of 50 states for Sheet Metal Worker pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 640 Sheet Metal Worker jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $56,720 a year — though pay ranges from $36,410 for newcomers to $84,690 at the top.
Sheet Metal Worker pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 640 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 47-2211, “Sheet Metal Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Sheet Metal Worker salary of $56,720 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 $46,254 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $56,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,626 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,339 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,500 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,254 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,855 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in New Mexico?
- The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in New Mexico is $56,720 per year ($27.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,600 and $79,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Sheet Metal Worker in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $56,720, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $46,254 per year ($3,855 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Sheet Metal Worker jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 640 Sheet Metal Worker 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.