Construction & Real Estate Rio Rancho, NM Pop. 104,046

Surveyor Salary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

The median surveyor salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $60,343 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 1.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$60,343
vs State Avg
$-656
vs National
$-5,247
Cost of Living
92%

Surveyor Salary in Rio Rancho by Experience

In Rio Rancho, an entry-level surveyor earns around $38,640, while experienced professionals earn up to $92,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$38,640
$-3,360 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$61,640
$-5,360 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$92,000
$-8,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rio Rancho, NM

Percentile Rio Rancho
10th Percentile $36,800
25th Percentile $47,840
Median (50th) $60,343
75th Percentile $79,120
90th Percentile $97,520

Surveyor Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$72,149
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$62,311
Pop. 564,559
Las Cruces, NM
$57,719
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$53,784
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Surveyor in Rio Rancho

Education

Most surveyor positions require a bachelor's degree. Rio Rancho and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Surveying EquipmentGPS/GISCADMathematicsLegal BoundariesField Work

Job Outlook

Nationally, surveyor 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.