Technology Albuquerque, NM Pop. 564,559

DevOps Engineer Salary in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The median devops engineer salary in Albuquerque, NM is $120,460 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 2.2% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$120,460
vs State Avg
+$2,536
vs National
$-6,340
Cost of Living
95%

DevOps Engineer Salary in Albuquerque by Experience

In Albuquerque, an entry-level devops engineer earns around $77,900, while experienced professionals earn up to $169,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$77,900
$-4,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$121,600
$-6,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$169,100
$-8,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Albuquerque, NM

Percentile Albuquerque
10th Percentile $76,190
25th Percentile $96,900
Median (50th) $120,460
75th Percentile $152,000
90th Percentile $185,250

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How to Become a DevOps Engineer in Albuquerque

Education

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

Key Skills

AWS/Azure/GCPDockerKubernetesTerraformLinuxCI/CD

Job Outlook

Nationally, devops engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Albuquerque may vary based on local industry and population growth.