Engineering Rio Rancho, NM Pop. 104,046

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

The median nuclear engineer salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $110,750 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 1.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$110,750
vs State Avg
$-1,203
vs National
$-9,630
Cost of Living
92%

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Rio Rancho by Experience

In Rio Rancho, an entry-level nuclear engineer earns around $71,760, while experienced professionals earn up to $158,240 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$71,760
$-6,240 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$112,240
$-9,760 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$158,240
$-13,760 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rio Rancho, NM

Percentile Rio Rancho
10th Percentile $69,920
25th Percentile $88,320
Median (50th) $110,750
75th Percentile $136,160
90th Percentile $163,760

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$132,418
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$114,361
Pop. 564,559
Las Cruces, NM
$105,934
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$98,712
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Nuclear Engineer in Rio Rancho

Education

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