Engineering Rio Rancho, NM Pop. 104,046

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

The median aerospace engineer salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $116,730 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 1.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$116,730
vs State Avg
$-1,268
vs National
$-10,150
Cost of Living
92%

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Rio Rancho by Experience

In Rio Rancho, an entry-level aerospace engineer earns around $73,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $170,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$73,600
$-6,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$117,760
$-10,240 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$170,200
$-14,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rio Rancho, NM

Percentile Rio Rancho
10th Percentile $71,760
25th Percentile $92,000
Median (50th) $116,730
75th Percentile $147,200
90th Percentile $176,640

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$139,568
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$120,536
Pop. 564,559
Las Cruces, NM
$111,654
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$104,042
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Aerospace Engineer in Rio Rancho

Education

Most aerospace engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Rio Rancho and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AerodynamicsCATIA/CADStructural AnalysisMATLABPropulsion SystemsFEA

Job Outlook

Nationally, aerospace engineer employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Rio Rancho may vary based on local industry and population growth.