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

Industrial Engineer Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$128,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.58/hr
▲ 25% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
1,140
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$138,908 #3 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in New Mexico, explained

Industrial engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $128,090 per year ($61.58 per hour), which is 25% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $82,110, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $168,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $128,090 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $128,090 is worth about $138,908 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #3 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,110
$39.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$128,090
$61.58/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,490
$81.00/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $128,090 $138,908
Colorado $109,750 $106,500 +$18,340
Arizona $108,280 $107,552 +$19,810
Texas $104,560 $107,731 +$23,530
Utah $103,940 $105,134 +$24,150
Oklahoma $97,510 $111,005 +$30,580

Industrial Engineer in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in New Mexico?

Industrial engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $128,090 per year ($61.58 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay industrial engineers well?

At $128,090, New Mexico pays 25% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 1,140 work in the state.

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