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How much does an engineer make in New Mexico?

$162,100a year

Median yearly pay for engineers in New Mexico. That is $77.92 an hour or $13,510 a month.

Hourly
$77.92
Vs. national median
+32%
Rank among states
1 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,880Median: $162,100Highest 10%: $203,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$90,880$43.69
25th$119,400$57.42
Median$162,100$77.92
75th$180,200$86.63
90th$203,300$97.73

Cities in New Mexico

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Albuquerque, NM$163,600
Las Cruces, NM$121,500
Salaries for every job in New Mexico

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for engineers.

1. New Mexico$162,100
2. Alabama$152,600
3. District of Columbia$151,900
4. Virginia$148,200
Engineer salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an engineer make an hour in New Mexico?

The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $77.92 ($162,100 a year).

Do engineers make more in New Mexico than the national average?

Yes: $162,100 against $122,900 nationally, 32% more.

Where does New Mexico rank for engineer pay?

New Mexico ranks 1 of 51 states.

Which city in New Mexico pays engineers the most?

Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $163,600 a year.

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.