What home projects cost in New Mexico
Construction workers in New Mexico earn $1,314 a week on average, -15.7% against the national $1,559. Because labour is roughly 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, that works out to about -7.1% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $12,700 less here than the national figure.
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New Mexico pays more than 5 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In New Mexico | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in New Mexico | $61,000 – $91,400 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in New Mexico | $12,700 – $19,900 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in New Mexico | $26,800 – $40,200 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in New Mexico | $4,000 – $6,000 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in New Mexico | $24,000 – $39,200 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in New Mexico | $4,750 – $7,750 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in New Mexico | $5,250 – $8,150 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in New Mexico | $123,800 – $210,800 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in New Mexico | $4,900 – $7,650 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in New Mexico | $29,600 – $48,400 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in New Mexico | $2,600 – $4,100 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In New Mexico | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in New Mexico | $600 – $1,000 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in New Mexico | $5,300 – $8,600 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in New Mexico | $5,900 – $9,600 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in New Mexico | $4,650 – $7,650 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in New Mexico | $4,050 – $6,650 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in New Mexico | $3,700 – $6,300 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in New Mexico | $31,000 – $52,800 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in New Mexico | $4,150 – $6,550 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in New Mexico | $6,800 – $10,600 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in New Mexico | $3,300 – $5,600 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in New Mexico | $2,650 – $4,400 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in New Mexico | $1,400 – $2,300 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in New Mexico | $1,850 – $3,150 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In New Mexico | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in New Mexico | $1,800 – $2,900 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in New Mexico | $4,950 – $8,050 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in New Mexico | $8,750 – $13,700 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in New Mexico | $4,250 – $6,950 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in New Mexico | $4,950 – $8,850 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in New Mexico | $1,000 – $1,800 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in New Mexico | $1,600 – $2,950 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in New Mexico | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in New Mexico | $3,650 – $6,550 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in New Mexico | $1,750 – $3,050 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in New Mexico | $5,300 – $9,800 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in New Mexico | $3,450 – $6,350 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the New Mexico figures are worked out
Every range on this page is the national estimate with one adjustment: the labour portion is scaled by what construction actually pays in New Mexico.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. New Mexico averages $1,314 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.843. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.929.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside New Mexico is often wider than the gap between states. Materials are treated as national, which is close to true for lumber and shingles and less true where freight is long. Permit costs, local code and how busy contractors are that month move real quotes as much as wages do. Treat this as a starting point and get a written quote.
Questions about New Mexico costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in New Mexico?
- Construction wages in New Mexico run -15.7% against the national average of $1,559 a week. Labour is about 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, so that works out to roughly -7.1% on the price of a job. New Mexico pays more than 5 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the New Mexico adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -7.1%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $12,700 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in New Mexico, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in New Mexico?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $600 to $1,000 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $123,800 to $210,800. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in New Mexico?
- They are state-level figures and should be read that way. The gap between a metro area and a rural county inside one state is often wider than the gap between two states, and the wage data behind this page does not resolve below the state. Use the range as a starting point for what to expect, then get an on-site quote, which is the only firm number.