Engineering Las Cruces, NM Pop. 111,385

Environmental Engineer Salary in Las Cruces, New Mexico

The median environmental engineer salary in Las Cruces, NM is $85,202 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 5.4% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$85,202
vs State Avg
$-4,841
vs National
$-11,618
Cost of Living
88%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Las Cruces by Experience

In Las Cruces, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $56,320, while experienced professionals earn up to $124,960 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$56,320
$-7,680 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$86,240
$-11,760 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$124,960
$-17,040 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Las Cruces, NM

Percentile Las Cruces
10th Percentile $53,680
25th Percentile $66,880
Median (50th) $85,202
75th Percentile $107,360
90th Percentile $130,240

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$106,502
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$91,979
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$89,074
Pop. 104,046
Roswell, NM
$79,392
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Las Cruces

Education

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

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Las Cruces may vary based on local industry and population growth.