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Aerospace Engineer Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$132,850/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.87/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
570
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$144,070 #12 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in New Mexico, explained

Aerospace engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $132,850 per year ($63.87 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $97,350, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $195,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $132,850 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $132,850 is worth about $144,070 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #12 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$97,350
$46.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$132,850
$63.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$195,110
$93.80/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $132,850 $144,070
Colorado $156,190 $151,564 −$23,340
Utah $135,840 $137,401 −$2,990
Texas $130,270 $134,220 +$2,580
Oklahoma $125,470 $142,834 +$7,380
Arizona $123,170 $122,342 +$9,680

Aerospace Engineer in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in New Mexico?

Aerospace engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $132,850 per year ($63.87 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay aerospace engineers well?

At $132,850, New Mexico pays 2% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 570 work in the state.

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