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Network Engineer Salary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

The median network engineer salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $84,640 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 1.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$84,640
vs State Avg
$-920
vs National
$-7,360
Cost of Living
92%

Network Engineer Salary in Rio Rancho by Experience

In Rio Rancho, an entry-level network engineer earns around $55,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $126,960 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$55,200
$-4,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$86,480
$-7,520 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$126,960
$-11,040 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rio Rancho, NM

Percentile Rio Rancho
10th Percentile $51,520
25th Percentile $68,080
Median (50th) $84,640
75th Percentile $108,560
90th Percentile $133,400

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How to Become a Network Engineer in Rio Rancho

Education

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