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Network Engineer Salary in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The median network engineer salary in Albuquerque, NM is $87,400 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 2.2% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$87,400
vs State Avg
+$1,840
vs National
$-4,600
Cost of Living
95%

Network Engineer Salary in Albuquerque by Experience

In Albuquerque, an entry-level network engineer earns around $57,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $131,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,000
$-3,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$89,300
$-4,700 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$131,100
$-6,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Albuquerque, NM

Percentile Albuquerque
10th Percentile $53,200
25th Percentile $70,300
Median (50th) $87,400
75th Percentile $112,100
90th Percentile $137,750

Network Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$101,200
Pop. 87,505
Rio Rancho, NM
$84,640
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$80,960
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$75,440
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Network Engineer in Albuquerque

Education

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

Key Skills

CiscoTCP/IPFirewallsVPNNetwork MonitoringCCNA/CCNP

Job Outlook

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