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Cloud Architect Salary in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The median cloud architect salary in Albuquerque, NM is $133,950 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 2.2% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$133,950
vs State Avg
+$2,820
vs National
$-7,050
Cost of Living
95%

Cloud Architect Salary in Albuquerque by Experience

In Albuquerque, an entry-level cloud architect earns around $93,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $185,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$93,100
$-4,900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$134,900
$-7,100 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$185,250
$-9,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Albuquerque, NM

Percentile Albuquerque
10th Percentile $90,250
25th Percentile $112,100
Median (50th) $133,950
75th Percentile $166,250
90th Percentile $199,500

Cloud Architect Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$155,100
Pop. 87,505
Rio Rancho, NM
$129,720
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$124,080
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$115,620
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Cloud Architect in Albuquerque

Education

Most cloud architect positions require a bachelor's degree. Albuquerque and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AWSAzureGCPCloud ArchitectureNetworkingSecurity

Job Outlook

Nationally, cloud architect employment is projected to grow 23% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Albuquerque may vary based on local industry and population growth.