Engineers, All Other Salary in New Mexico

Other engineers in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $151,910 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($120,120), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other engineers average at $151,130 and the median at $162,070 for 2,190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $125,330.

Engineers, All Other average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$151,910
Las Cruces$120,120

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$151,910	$163,630	$124,070	$108,984	96
Las Cruces	$120,120	$121,510	$91,480	$88,779	90

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

Engineers, All Other salary in other states

Engineers, All Other 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 17-2199.
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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