Engineering Santa Fe, NM Pop. 87,505

Environmental Engineer Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median environmental engineer salary in Santa Fe, NM is $106,502 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$106,502
vs State Avg
+$16,459
vs National
+$9,682
Cost of Living
110%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $70,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $156,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$70,400
+$6,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$107,800
+$9,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$156,200
+$14,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $67,100
25th Percentile $83,600
Median (50th) $106,502
75th Percentile $134,200
90th Percentile $162,800

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Santa Fe

Education

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