Pipe Repair Cost in New Mexico
$120 – $780We estimate pipe repair in New Mexico at $120 to $780 for one accessible leak or burst section, without wall repair. The national estimate is $130 to $800. New Mexico plumber pay is 4% below the national median, ranking 36 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $50 | $250 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 4 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $74 | $133 |
| Estimated total | $120 | $780 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Mexico median wage from BLS (2025, $29.54 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $150 | $450 | Pipe leaks. Page dated June 2026. |
| This Old House | $1,000 | $4,000 | Burst pipes. Page dated June 2026. |
| Fixr | $200 | $1,000 | Burst pipe repair, typical range. Page dated August 2022. |
Who can legally do this in New Mexico
Plumbing falls under the Construction Industries Division's Mechanical Plumbing licensing category, and the handyman exemption does not cover plumbing or gas fitting.
Check a license with New Mexico Construction Industries Division license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $29.84 | $120 | $790 |
| Colorado | $30.40 | $130 | $800 |
| Oklahoma | $27.87 | $120 | $750 |
| Texas | $28.77 | $120 | $770 |
| Utah | $29.76 | $120 | $790 |
Other plumber jobs in New Mexico
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Whole-House Repipe
- Sewer Line Repair
Pipe Repair cost in every state · New Mexico home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.