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Plumber Salary in Santa Fe

Metro area wage data for plumbers and pipefitters from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.

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Figures come from public sources and may not match the current contract; confirm with the local before making decisions.

All plumbers, union and non-union, all experience levels

Median Annual
$50,180
-$13,620 vs. national
Median Hourly
$24.13
vs. New Mexico
-$4,490
vs. state average
Total Employed
160
In this area

No union scale is published for this area yet. The nearest published scale is shown below.

This is the rate negotiated for Albuquerque, not for Santa Fe. Union jurisdictions vary; ask the local which agreement covers work in Santa Fe.

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All plumbers, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.

Annual Median Wage$50,180
Annual Mean Wage$54,950
Hourly Median Wage$24.13
Hourly Mean Wage$26.42
Total Employed160
Area TypeMetropolitan Area
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Up to six other metros in New Mexico, nearest first, then metros in other states within 300 miles. Journey-level rates are sourced from Davis-Bacon wage determinations, state prevailing wage determinations, or, where a local publishes one directly, its own collective bargaining agreement.

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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2152). How we build these figures →