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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The median site reliability engineer salary in Albuquerque, NM is $137,750 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 2.2% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$137,750
vs State Avg
+$2,900
vs National
$-7,250
Cost of Living
95%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Albuquerque by Experience

In Albuquerque, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $87,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $199,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$87,400
$-4,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$140,600
$-7,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$199,500
$-10,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Albuquerque, NM

Percentile Albuquerque
10th Percentile $83,600
25th Percentile $109,250
Median (50th) $137,750
75th Percentile $175,750
90th Percentile $209,000

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$159,500
Pop. 87,505
Rio Rancho, NM
$133,400
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$127,600
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$118,900
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Albuquerque

Education

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

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Albuquerque may vary based on local industry and population growth.