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

Environmental Engineer Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$108,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.10/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
500
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$117,512 #9 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in New Mexico, explained

Environmental engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $108,360 per year ($52.10 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $80,470, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $200,170. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $108,360 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $108,360 is worth about $117,512 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #9 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,470
$38.69/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$108,360
$52.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$200,170
$96.24/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $108,360 $117,512
Texas $123,060 $126,791 −$14,700
Colorado $106,890 $103,724 +$1,470
Utah $103,380 $104,568 +$4,980
Arizona $93,970 $93,338 +$14,390
Oklahoma $92,090 $104,835 +$16,270

Environmental Engineer in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in New Mexico?

Environmental engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $108,360 per year ($52.10 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay environmental engineers well?

At $108,360, New Mexico pays 1% above the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 500 work in the state.

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