Construction Administrator Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Construction Administrator make in New Mexico?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Administrator in New Mexico is $80,547 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Construction Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,786
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,776 to $87,477
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,879

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Construction Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,477	$7,290	$1,682	$42
Average	$80,547	$6,712	$1,549	$39
25th Percentile	$70,776	$5,898	$1,361	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Administrator Salaries

A Construction Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,947
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,389
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,038
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,311
Expert (over 8 years): $109,445

Levels	Salary
Construct... Level Construction Administrator	$60,947
Construct... Level Construction Administrator	$71,389
Construct... Level Construction Administrator	$80,038
Construct... Level Construction Administrator	$98,311
Construct... Level Construction Administrator	$109,445

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How Do Construction Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Construction Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $96,288.
California: $95,923.
Massachusetts: $94,644.

District of Columbia $96,288 California $95,923 Massachusetts $94,644 Washington $94,297 New Jersey $94,262 Alaska $94,140 Connecticut $92,940 New York $92,453

Hawaii $90,896 Rhode Island $90,166 Maryland $89,670 Minnesota $88,992 Colorado $88,731 Illinois $88,644 Oregon $88,313 Delaware $88,070

New Hampshire $87,917 Virginia $87,574 Pennsylvania $86,574 Nevada $86,070 North Dakota $85,904 Michigan $85,644 Wisconsin $85,548 Vermont $85,357

Texas $84,826 Maine $84,791 Arizona $84,739 Ohio $84,678 Georgia $83,878 Indiana $83,478 Wyoming $83,400 Utah $83,278

Iowa $83,226 Kansas $82,808 Louisiana $82,687 North Carolina $82,643 Missouri $82,626 Florida $82,287 Montana $82,104 Nebraska $81,930

Kentucky $81,834 South Carolina $81,487 Tennessee $81,269 Idaho $81,182 New Mexico $80,547 Oklahoma $80,408 Alabama $79,895 South Dakota $79,034

Arkansas $78,565 West Virginia $78,312 Mississippi $77,556

Top Paying Cities for Construction Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $80,721
Belen: $80,460
Bernalillo: $81,156

Algodones, NM $80,721 Belen, NM $80,460 Bernalillo, NM $81,156 Bluewater, NM $80,460 Bosque, NM $80,460 Casa Blanca, NM $80,460 Cedar Crest, NM $81,243 Cedarvale, NM $80,460

Cerrillos, NM $80,721 Claunch, NM $80,460 Coyote, NM $80,878 Cuba, NM $80,878 Cubero, NM $80,460 Edgewood, NM $80,547 Estancia, NM $80,460 Gallina, NM $80,878

Counselor, NM $80,878 Grants, NM $80,460 Milan, NM $80,460 Isleta, NM $81,330 Jarales, NM $80,460 Jemez Pueblo, NM $80,608 Jemez Springs, NM $80,808 Laguna, NM $80,460

La Jara, NM $80,878 La Joya, NM $80,460 Lindrith, NM $80,878 Los Lunas, NM $80,982 Mcintosh, NM $80,460 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $80,460 Moriarty, NM $80,486 Mountainair, NM $80,460

Nageezi, NM $80,669 New Laguna, NM $80,460 Paguate, NM $80,460 Pena Blanca, NM $80,947 Peralta, NM $81,069 Placitas, NM $80,895 Ponderosa, NM $80,808 Prewitt, NM $80,460

Regina, NM $80,878 Sandia Park, NM $81,156 Corrales, NM $81,678 San Fidel, NM $80,460 San Rafael, NM $80,460 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $80,713 San Ysidro, NM $80,539 Stanley, NM $80,669

Tijeras, NM $81,243 Tome, NM $80,547 Torreon, NM $80,460 Veguita, NM $80,460 Willard, NM $80,460 Youngsville, NM $80,878 Bosque Farms, NM $81,243 Clines Corners, NM $80,669

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $80,956 Cochiti Lake, NM $81,078 Albuquerque, NM $81,765 Kirtland Afb, NM $81,765 Rio Rancho, NM $81,504 Gallup, NM $80,460 Brimhall, NM $80,460 Church Rock, NM $80,460

Continental Divide, NM $80,460 Crownpoint, NM $80,460 Fence Lake, NM $80,460 Fort Wingate, NM $80,460 Gamerco, NM $80,460 Mentmore, NM $80,460 Mexican Springs, NM $80,460 Ramah, NM $80,460

Rehoboth, NM $80,460 Thoreau, NM $80,460 Tohatchi, NM $80,460 Vanderwagen, NM $80,460 Zuni, NM $80,460 Navajo, NM $81,626 Jamestown, NM $80,460 Pinehill, NM $80,460

Sheep Springs, NM $80,460 Smith Lake, NM $80,460 Yatahey, NM $80,460 Farmington, NM $80,669 Aztec, NM $80,669 Blanco, NM $80,669 Bloomfield, NM $80,669 Flora Vista, NM $80,669

Fruitland, NM $80,669 Kirtland, NM $80,669 La Plata, NM $80,669 Navajo Dam, NM $80,878 Shiprock, NM $80,669 Waterflow, NM $80,669 Newcomb, NM $80,460 Sanostee, NM $80,669

Santa Fe, NM $82,182 Abiquiu, NM $80,878 Alcalde, NM $80,878 Amalia, NM $80,878 Arroyo Hondo, NM $80,878 Arroyo Seco, NM $80,878 Canjilon, NM $80,878 Canones, NM $80,878

Carson, NM $80,878 Cebolla, NM $80,878 Cerro, NM $80,878 Chama, NM $80,878 Chamisal, NM $80,878 Chimayo, NM $81,313 Cordova, NM $81,139 Costilla, NM $80,878

Taos Ski Valley, NM $80,878 Dixon, NM $80,878 Dulce, NM $80,878 El Prado, NM $80,878 El Rito, NM $80,878 Embudo, NM $80,878 Espanola, NM $81,226 Glorieta, NM $81,834

Hernandez, NM $80,878 Ilfeld, NM $80,878 La Madera, NM $80,878 Lamy, NM $81,661 Llano, NM $80,878 Los Alamos, NM $81,139 White Rock, NM $81,661 Medanales, NM $80,878

Ojo Caliente, NM $80,878 Los Ojos, NM $80,878 Pecos, NM $81,400 Penasco, NM $80,878 Petaca, NM $80,878 Questa, NM $80,878 Ranchos De Taos, NM $80,878 Red River, NM $80,878

Ribera, NM $80,878 Rowe, NM $81,139 San Cristobal, NM $80,878 San Jose, NM $80,965 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $80,878 Santa Cruz, NM $81,313 Serafina, NM $80,878 Taos, NM $80,878

Tererro, NM $81,574 Tesuque, NM $82,182 Tierra Amarilla, NM $80,878 Trampas, NM $80,878 Tres Piedras, NM $80,878 Truchas, NM $80,878 Vadito, NM $80,878 Valdez, NM $80,878

Vallecitos, NM $80,878 Velarde, NM $80,878 Villanueva, NM $80,878 Spaceport City, NM $74,034 Las Vegas, NM $80,878 Angel Fire, NM $80,878 Anton Chico, NM $80,878 Buena Vista, NM $80,878

Chacon, NM $80,878 Cimarron, NM $80,878 Cleveland, NM $80,878 Eagle Nest, NM $80,878 Guadalupita, NM $80,878 Holman, NM $80,878 La Loma, NM $80,878 Maxwell, NM $80,878

Miami, NM $80,878 Mills, NM $80,878 Montezuma, NM $80,878 Mora, NM $80,878 Mosquero, NM $80,878 Ocate, NM $80,878 Ojo Feliz, NM $80,878 Rainsville, NM $80,878

Raton, NM $83,295 Rociada, NM $80,878 Roy, NM $80,878 Sapello, NM $80,878 Solano, NM $80,878 Springer, NM $80,878 Ute Park, NM $80,878 Valmora, NM $80,878

Wagon Mound, NM $80,878 Watrous, NM $80,878 Socorro, NM $80,460 Aragon, NM $80,460 Datil, NM $80,460 Lemitar, NM $80,460 Luna, NM $80,295 Magdalena, NM $80,460

Pie Town, NM $80,460 Polvadera, NM $80,460 Quemado, NM $80,460 Reserve, NM $78,704 San Acacia, NM $80,460 San Antonio, NM $78,365 Truth Or Consequences, NM $74,034 Arrey, NM $74,034

Caballo, NM $74,034 Derry, NM $74,034 Elephant Butte, NM $74,034 Garfield, NM $74,034 Hatch, NM $74,034 Monticello, NM $75,147 Rincon, NM $74,034 Salem, NM $74,034

Williamsburg, NM $74,034 Winston, NM $74,034 Las Cruces, NM $75,338 White Sands Missile Range, NM $74,729 Santa Teresa, NM $75,634 Playas, NM $74,034 Animas, NM $77,825 Anthony, NM $75,356

Arenas Valley, NM $74,034 Bayard, NM $74,034 Berino, NM $74,468 Buckhorn, NM $74,034 Santa Clara, NM $74,034 Chamberino, NM $74,468 Cliff, NM $74,034 Columbus, NM $74,529

Deming, NM $74,034 Dona Ana, NM $75,338 Fairacres, NM $74,642 Faywood, NM $74,034 Fort Bayard, NM $74,034 Gila, NM $74,034 Glenwood, NM $77,825 Hachita, NM $74,034

Hanover, NM $74,034 Hillsboro, NM $74,034 Hurley, NM $74,034 La Mesa, NM $74,990 Lordsburg, NM $74,034 Mesilla, NM $75,338 Mesilla Park, NM $75,338 Mesquite, NM $75,251

Mimbres, NM $74,034 Mule Creek, NM $77,825 Organ, NM $75,164 Pinos Altos, NM $74,034 Radium Springs, NM $74,816 Redrock, NM $74,034 Rodeo, NM $81,626 San Miguel, NM $75,251

Silver City, NM $74,034 Sunland Park, NM $75,729 Tyrone, NM $74,034 Vado, NM $74,903 Chaparral, NM $75,312 Clovis, NM $77,669 Cannon Afb, NM $77,669 Broadview, NM $78,399

Causey, NM $76,938 Crossroads, NM $76,938 Dora, NM $76,938 Elida, NM $76,938 Floyd, NM $76,938 Fort Sumner, NM $80,878 Grady, NM $78,399 House, NM $78,399

Kenna, NM $76,938 Lingo, NM $76,938 Melrose, NM $77,669 Milnesand, NM $76,938 Pep, NM $76,938 Portales, NM $76,938 Rogers, NM $76,938 Saint Vrain, NM $77,669

Taiban, NM $78,738 Texico, NM $77,669 Yeso, NM $80,669 Roswell, NM $76,269 Artesia, NM $76,269 Caprock, NM $76,938 Carlsbad, NM $76,269 Dexter, NM $76,269

Eunice, NM $76,938 Hagerman, NM $76,269 Hobbs, NM $76,938 Hope, NM $76,269 Jal, NM $76,938 Lake Arthur, NM $76,269 Lakewood, NM $76,269 Loco Hills, NM $76,269

Loving, NM $76,269 Lovington, NM $76,938 Mcdonald, NM $76,938 Malaga, NM $76,269 Maljamar, NM $76,599 Monument, NM $76,938 Tatum, NM $76,938 Whites City, NM $76,269

Carrizozo, NM $76,269 Alamogordo, NM $77,573 Alto, NM $76,269 Bent, NM $76,877 Capitan, NM $76,269 Cloudcroft, NM $77,312 Corona, NM $80,460 Encino, NM $80,669

Fort Stanton, NM $76,269 Glencoe, NM $76,269 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $77,573 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $77,573 Hondo, NM $76,269 La Luz, NM $77,573 Lincoln, NM $76,269 Mayhill, NM $76,269

Mescalero, NM $76,703 Nogal, NM $76,269 Orogrande, NM $75,225 Picacho, NM $76,269 Pinon, NM $76,269 Ruidoso, NM $76,269 Ruidoso Downs, NM $76,269 Sacramento, NM $76,356

San Patricio, NM $76,269 Sunspot, NM $77,399 Timberon, NM $76,356 Tinnie, NM $76,269 Tularosa, NM $77,312 Vaughn, NM $80,669 Weed, NM $76,269 Tucumcari, NM $78,399

Amistad, NM $78,399 Bard, NM $78,399 Capulin, NM $83,295 Clayton, NM $78,399 Conchas Dam, NM $79,634 Cuervo, NM $80,878 Des Moines, NM $83,295 Folsom, NM $83,295

Garita, NM $80,878 Gladstone, NM $80,878 Grenville, NM $80,843 Logan, NM $78,399 Mcalister, NM $78,399 Nara Visa, NM $78,399 Newkirk, NM $80,878 Quay, NM $78,399

San Jon, NM $78,399 Santa Rosa, NM $80,878 Sedan, NM $78,399 Trementina, NM $80,878

Construction Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$70,776

Average $80,547/year

$87,477

$5,898

Average $6,712/month

$7,290

$1,361

Average $1,549/week

$1,682

$34

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,477	$7,290	$1,682	$42
Average	$80,547	$6,712	$1,549	$39
25th Percentile	$70,776	$5,898	$1,361	$34

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