Sheet Metal Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM
The median sheet metal workers in Albuquerque, NM earns $58,040 a year, 6% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,831 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $37,440
- 25th percentile
- $41,600
- Median percentile
- $58,040
- 75th percentile
- $79,140
- 90th percentile
- $84,690
Based on 420 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$45,971 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $58,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,785 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,440 |
| New Mexico income tax (approx.) | −$2,844 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,831 |
| Every two weeks | $1,768 |
Does it go far here?
$60,746Median pay in Albuquerque, NM is worth this at average US prices (local price level 95.5 vs 100).
30%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,156 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Albuquerque, NM
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $327,670 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $215,120 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $178,290 |
| Electrical Engineers | $163,720 |
| Engineers, All Other | $163,630 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $153,900 |
| Pharmacists | $147,000 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $140,950 |
All sheet metal workers salaries · Take-home pay in New Mexico