verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Chemical Engineer Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$158,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$76.05/hr
▲ 27% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
160
public U.S. Median
$125,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$171,550 #1 of 41

Chemical Engineer pay in New Mexico, explained

Chemical engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $158,190 per year ($76.05 per hour), which is 27% above the national median of $125,040. Entry-level workers earn around $76,540, while the most experienced chemical engineers reach about $205,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $158,190 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $158,190 is worth about $171,550 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Chemical Engineer pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,540
$36.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$158,190
$76.05/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$205,360
$98.73/hr

Chemical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $158,190 $171,550
Texas $132,750 $136,775 +$25,440
Oklahoma $127,790 $145,475 +$30,400
Colorado $125,800 $122,074 +$32,390
Utah $85,520 $86,503 +$72,670

Chemical Engineer in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do chemical engineers make in New Mexico?

Chemical engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $158,190 per year ($76.05 per hour), compared with $125,040 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay chemical engineers well?

At $158,190, New Mexico pays 27% above the national median for chemical engineers. An estimated 160 work in the state.

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