Engineering Rio Rancho, NM Pop. 104,046

Environmental Engineer Salary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

The median environmental engineer salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $89,074 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 1.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$89,074
vs State Avg
$-969
vs National
$-7,746
Cost of Living
92%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Rio Rancho by Experience

In Rio Rancho, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $58,880, while experienced professionals earn up to $130,640 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,880
$-5,120 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$90,160
$-7,840 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$130,640
$-11,360 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rio Rancho, NM

Percentile Rio Rancho
10th Percentile $56,120
25th Percentile $69,920
Median (50th) $89,074
75th Percentile $112,240
90th Percentile $136,160

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$106,502
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$91,979
Pop. 564,559
Las Cruces, NM
$85,202
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$79,392
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Rio Rancho

Education

Most environmental engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho may vary based on local industry and population growth.