Electrician Jobs in New Mexico

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New Mexico Electrician Market Overview

New Mexico offers electrical opportunities across national laboratories, oil & gas, solar energy, and mining.Albuquerque leads with major research facilities and healthcare systems, while Los Alamosanchors national laboratory work. Oil & gas regions provide specialized industrial electrical work, and statewide solar projects create renewable energy opportunities. PNM provides consistent utility electrical demand statewide, with federal facilities adding high-security opportunities.

Highest-Paying New Mexico Cities for Electricians

Los Alamos

$35-50/hr
National lab • Security clearance • Research

Albuquerque

$28-40/hr
Sandia Labs • Healthcare • Aerospace

Oil & Gas Areas

$30-45/hr
Permian Basin • Industrial • Remote premium

Santa Fe

$26-36/hr
Government • State facilities • Tourism

Las Cruces

$24-34/hr
Solar • Agriculture • Border facilities

Mining Areas

$28-40/hr
Copper • Uranium • Potash mines

New Mexico's Biggest Electrical Employers

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Nuclear research, weapons program, advanced science facilities

200+ electricians
$35-50/hour
Location: Los Alamos • Q clearance required • Research electrical • Nuclear facility systems

PNM (Public Service Company of New Mexico)

Electric utility serving state, power plants, transmission

180+ electricians
$30-42/hour
Location: Statewide • Power generation • Transmission • Distribution • Nuclear plant

Sandia National Laboratories

Defense research, national security, nuclear weapons

150+ electricians
$32-45/hour
Location: Albuquerque • Security clearance • Defense electrical • Research facilities

Oil & Gas Companies

ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, EOG Resources, Devon Energy

140+ electricians
$30-45/hour
Location: SE New Mexico • Permian Basin • Industrial electrical • Remote locations

Mining Operations

Freeport-McMoRan, Energy Fuels, Intrepid Potash

120+ electricians
$28-40/hour
Location: Statewide • Copper mines • Uranium • Potash • Heavy industrial electrical

Industries Hiring Electricians in New Mexico

National Laboratories

Los Alamos/Sandia: $32-50/hour
• Nuclear facility electrical
• Research equipment electrical
• High-security clearance required

Oil & Gas

Permian Basin: $30-45/hour
• Drilling rig electrical
• Pipeline electrical systems
• Remote location premium

Solar Energy

Solar Farms: $26-38/hour
• Photovoltaic installations
• Utility-scale solar electrical
• Growing renewable sector

Mining & Aerospace

Mining/Military: $28-40/hour
• Heavy industrial electrical
• Military base electrical
• Specialized equipment electrical

New Mexico Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + New Mexico electrical code
• Fees: $190 total ($140 app + $50 exam)
• License valid for 3 years

Master Electrician

• 4 years journeyman experience
• Master exam + business knowledge
• Can supervise and contract
• Required for electrical contracting

High-Value Specializations

Security Clearance: National laboratory electrical
Industrial Electrical: Oil & gas systems
Solar Electrical: Renewable energy systems
Mining Electrical: Heavy industrial systems
Authority: NM Construction Industries Division • (505) 476-4700

Career Progression

Apprentice$18-26/hr
Journeyman$24-36/hr
Clearance/Industrial$30-50/hr
Master/Supervisor$35-55/hr

Best Times to Apply

Year-round: National labs & utilities
Spring: Solar projects & construction
Summer: Oil & gas activity peak
Fall: Mining maintenance seasons
Pro tip: Security clearance for national labs opens doors to high-paying federal positions nationwide

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Los Alamos

$35-50/hr
Home: $580k • Rent: $1,800

Albuquerque

$28-40/hr
Home: $320k • Rent: $1,200

Las Cruces

$24-34/hr
Home: $260k • Rent: $900
New Mexico offers strong electrical wages with moderate costs - National laboratory positions provide excellent benefits, while oil & gas offers high hourly rates with travel opportunities.

Ready for New Mexico Electrical Work?

New Mexico offers unique electrical opportunities across national laboratories, oil & gas, solar energy, and mining with security clearance potential and specialized industrial experience. From Los Alamos nuclear facilities to Permian Basin operations, the Land of Enchantment provides diverse, well-paying careers for electricians seeking cutting-edge technology and energy sector growth.

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