Engineering Santa Fe, NM Pop. 87,505

Electrical Engineer Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median electrical engineer salary in Santa Fe, NM is $115,071 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$115,071
vs State Avg
+$17,784
vs National
+$10,461
Cost of Living
110%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $74,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $170,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$74,800
+$6,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$116,600
+$10,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$170,500
+$15,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $72,600
25th Percentile $91,300
Median (50th) $115,071
75th Percentile $145,200
90th Percentile $178,200

Electrical Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Santa Fe

Education

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

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.