Technology New Mexico (NM) Rank #29 of 50

DevOps Engineer Salary in New Mexico

The median devops engineer salary in New Mexico is $117,924 per year, which is 7% below the national median of $126,800.

Median Salary

$117,924

vs National

$-8,876

State Rank

#29 of 50

Cost of Living

93%

DevOps Engineer Salary in New Mexico by Experience

In New Mexico, an entry-level devops engineer earns around $76,260, while experienced professionals earn up to $165,540 per year. The cost of living index in New Mexico is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$76,260

$-5,740 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$119,040

$-8,960 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$165,540

$-12,460 vs national

Salary Percentiles in New Mexico

Percentile	NM Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$74,586	$80,200	$-5,614
25th Percentile	$94,860	$102,000	$-7,140
Median (50th)	$117,924	$126,800	$-8,876
75th Percentile	$148,800	$160,000	$-11,200
90th Percentile	$181,350	$195,000	$-13,650

DevOps Engineer Salary by City in New Mexico

The largest employment areas for devops engineers in New Mexico include Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Albuquerque, NM

$120,460

Pop. 564,559 · COL 95%

Las Cruces, NM

$111,584

Pop. 111,385 · COL 88%

Rio Rancho, NM

$116,656

Pop. 104,046 · COL 92%

Santa Fe, NM

$139,480

Pop. 87,505 · COL 110%

Roswell, NM

$103,976

Pop. 48,422 · COL 82%

How to Become a DevOps Engineer in New Mexico

Education

Most devops engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. New Mexico has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AWS/Azure/GCPDockerKubernetesTerraformLinuxCI/CD

Job Outlook in New Mexico

Nationally, devops engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). New Mexico's demand may vary based on local industry trends.