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Civil Engineer Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$103,900/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.95/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
1,350
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$112,675 #4 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in New Mexico, explained

Civil engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $103,900 per year ($49.95 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $67,100, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $163,570. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $103,900 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $103,900 is worth about $112,675 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #4 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$67,100
$32.26/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,900
$49.95/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$163,570
$78.64/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $103,900 $112,675
Colorado $101,420 $98,416 +$2,480
Oklahoma $98,760 $112,428 +$5,140
Texas $96,860 $99,797 +$7,040
Utah $96,830 $97,943 +$7,070
Arizona $89,660 $89,057 +$14,240

Civil Engineer in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in New Mexico?

Civil engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $103,900 per year ($49.95 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay civil engineers well?

At $103,900, New Mexico pays 3% above the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 1,350 work in the state.

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