Engineering Las Cruces, NM Pop. 111,385

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Las Cruces, New Mexico

The median nuclear engineer salary in Las Cruces, NM is $105,934 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 5.4% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median

$105,934

vs State Avg

$-6,019

vs National

$-14,446

Cost of Living

88%

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Las Cruces by Experience

In Las Cruces, an entry-level nuclear engineer earns around $68,640, while experienced professionals earn up to $151,360 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$68,640

$-9,360 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$107,360

$-14,640 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$151,360

$-20,640 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Las Cruces, NM

Percentile	Las Cruces	NM State	National
10th Percentile	$66,880	$70,680	$76,000
25th Percentile	$84,480	$89,280	$96,000
Median (50th)	$105,934	$111,953	$120,380
75th Percentile	$130,240	$137,640	$148,000
90th Percentile	$156,640	$165,540	$178,000

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

How to Become a Nuclear Engineer in Las Cruces

Education

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

Key Skills

Nuclear PhysicsReactor DesignSafety AnalysisRadiation ProtectionMATLABRegulatory Compliance

Job Outlook

Nationally, nuclear engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Las Cruces may vary based on local industry and population growth.