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Software Developer Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$124,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.86/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
3,960
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$135,037 #14 of 50

Software Developer pay in New Mexico, explained

Software developers in New Mexico earn a median of $124,520 per year ($59.86 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $77,110, while the most experienced software developers reach about $184,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $124,520 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $124,520 is worth about $135,037 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #14 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,110
$37.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,520
$59.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$184,710
$88.80/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $124,520 $135,037
Colorado $138,390 $134,291 −$13,870
Texas $132,150 $136,157 −$7,630
Arizona $129,690 $128,818 −$5,170
Utah $128,810 $130,290 −$4,290
Oklahoma $118,100 $134,444 +$6,420

Software Developer in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do software developers make in New Mexico?

Software developers in New Mexico earn a median of $124,520 per year ($59.86 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay software developers well?

At $124,520, New Mexico pays 8% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 3,960 work in the state.

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