Engineering Roswell, NM Pop. 48,422

Environmental Engineer Salary in Roswell, New Mexico

The median environmental engineer salary in Roswell, NM is $79,392 per year, which is 18% below the national median and 11.8% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$79,392
vs State Avg
$-10,651
vs National
$-17,428
Cost of Living
82%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Roswell by Experience

In Roswell, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $52,480, while experienced professionals earn up to $116,440 per year. The local cost of living index is 82% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$52,480
$-11,520 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$80,360
$-17,640 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$116,440
$-25,560 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Roswell, NM

Percentile Roswell
10th Percentile $50,020
25th Percentile $62,320
Median (50th) $79,392
75th Percentile $100,040
90th Percentile $121,360

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
Las Cruces, NM
$85,202
Pop. 111,385

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Roswell

Education

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