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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Salary in New Mexico

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in New Mexico make a median of $50,750 a year, or about $24.4 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New Mexico. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$51K
Median annual
$24.4/hr
Hourly rate
$44K
Entry level (10th %)
$64K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $51K get you in New Mexico?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,444/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,119/mo
Rent as % of take-home32.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$54,535/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,325/mo

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Annual earnings by percentile, New Mexico

Bar chart showing Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $43,790, 25th percentile $46,270, median $50,750, 75th percentile $63,170, 90th percentile $64,110. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$44K25th$46KMedian$51K75th$63K90th$64K
Bar chart showing Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $43,790, 25th percentile $46,270, median $50,750, 75th percentile $63,170, 90th percentile $64,110. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level reinforcing iron and rebar workers (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.

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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers salary by metro in New Mexico

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Albuquerque$51K+0%210

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Frequently asked questions

How much do reinforcing iron and rebar workers make in New Mexico?

The median is $50,750 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,790, and experienced reinforcing iron and rebar workers can clear $64,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $51K enough to live in New Mexico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,444/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 32.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a reinforcing iron and rebar workers salary go in New Mexico?

New Mexico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median reinforcing iron and rebar workers salary is worth about $54,535 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do reinforcing iron and rebar workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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