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Data Engineer Salary in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The median data engineer salary in Albuquerque, NM is $118,750 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 2.2% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$118,750
vs State Avg
+$2,500
vs National
$-6,250
Cost of Living
95%

Data Engineer Salary in Albuquerque by Experience

In Albuquerque, an entry-level data engineer earns around $76,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $171,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$76,000
$-4,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$120,650
$-6,350 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$171,000
$-9,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Albuquerque, NM

Percentile Albuquerque
10th Percentile $74,100
25th Percentile $95,000
Median (50th) $118,750
75th Percentile $150,100
90th Percentile $180,500

Data Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$137,500
Pop. 87,505
Rio Rancho, NM
$115,000
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$110,000
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$102,500
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Data Engineer in Albuquerque

Education

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

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Albuquerque may vary based on local industry and population growth.