How much does a chemical engineer make in Albuquerque?
$163,400a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $78.55 an hour or $13,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.55
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,100Median: $163,400Highest 10%: $205,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,100 | $33.70 | |
| 25th | $86,100 | $41.39 | |
| Median | $163,400 | $78.55 | |
| 75th | $163,400 | $78.55 | |
| 90th | $205,400 | $98.73 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Engineer | $163,700 |
| Engineer | $163,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $153,900 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $132,900 |
| Industrial Engineer | $132,300 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $116,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $105,100 |
| Environmental Engineer | $103,000 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician | $102,300 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician | $98,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $78.55 ($163,400 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $163,400 against $125,000 nationally, 31% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $158,200, so Albuquerque pays 3% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for chemical engineer pay?
1 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $205,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.