Electrical Engineers Salary in New Mexico

Electrical engineers in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $158,230 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($98,330), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electrical engineers average at $155,400 and the median at $158,520 for 2,560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $125,100.

Electrical Engineers average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$158,230
Las Cruces$98,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$158,230	$163,720	$131,720	$112,994	96
Las Cruces	$98,330	$96,060	$77,020	$74,518	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Electrical Engineers salary in other states

Electrical Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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