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

Electrical Engineer Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$158,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$76.21/hr
▲ 31% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
2,560
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$171,908 #1 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in New Mexico, explained

Electrical engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $158,520 per year ($76.21 per hour), which is 31% above the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $102,880, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $202,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $158,520 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $158,520 is worth about $171,908 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$102,880
$49.46/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$158,520
$76.21/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$202,680
$97.44/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $158,520 $171,908
Texas $129,450 $133,375 +$29,070
Colorado $120,760 $117,184 +$37,760
Oklahoma $107,760 $122,673 +$50,760
Utah $105,720 $106,935 +$52,800
Arizona $100,550 $99,874 +$57,970

Electrical Engineer in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in New Mexico?

Electrical engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $158,520 per year ($76.21 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay electrical engineers well?

At $158,520, New Mexico pays 31% above the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 2,560 work in the state.

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