Engineering New Mexico (NM) Rank #29 of 50

Electrical Engineer Salary in New Mexico

The median electrical engineer salary in New Mexico is $97,287 per year, which is 7% below the national median of $104,610.

Median Salary

$97,287

vs National

$-7,323

State Rank

#29 of 50

Cost of Living

93%

Electrical Engineer Salary in New Mexico by Experience

In New Mexico, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $63,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $144,150 per year. The cost of living index in New Mexico is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$63,240

$-4,760 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$98,580

$-7,420 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$144,150

$-10,850 vs national

Salary Percentiles in New Mexico

Percentile	NM Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$61,380	$66,000	$-4,620
25th Percentile	$77,190	$83,000	$-5,810
Median (50th)	$97,287	$104,610	$-7,323
75th Percentile	$122,760	$132,000	$-9,240
90th Percentile	$150,660	$162,000	$-11,340

Electrical Engineer Salary by City in New Mexico

The largest employment areas for electrical 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

$99,380

Pop. 564,559 · COL 95%

Las Cruces, NM

$92,057

Pop. 111,385 · COL 88%

Rio Rancho, NM

$96,241

Pop. 104,046 · COL 92%

Santa Fe, NM

$115,071

Pop. 87,505 · COL 110%

Roswell, NM

$85,780

Pop. 48,422 · COL 82%

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in New Mexico

Education

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

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook in New Mexico

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). New Mexico's demand may vary based on local industry trends.