How much does a nuclear engineer make in New Mexico?
$164,300a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in New Mexico. That is $78.99 an hour or $13,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.99
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $126,800Median: $164,300Highest 10%: $242,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $126,800 | $60.95 | |
| 25th | $134,400 | $64.60 | |
| Median | $164,300 | $78.99 | |
| 75th | $199,000 | $95.68 | |
| 90th | $242,700 | $116.70 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $195,200 |
| 2. California | $172,400 |
| 3. New Mexico | $164,300 |
| 4. Maryland | $158,000 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $145,800 |
| 6. New York | $141,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $78.99 ($164,300 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $164,300 against $134,000 nationally, 23% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for nuclear engineer pay?
New Mexico ranks 3 of 19 states.
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.