Mechanical Engineers Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #1 of 51 · NM
34.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $152,430 ≈ $73/hr
Median annual salary $157,710
Employment 2,710
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $103,780P25 $128,080 Median $157,710P75 $162,880P90 $203,140
About 80% of mechanical engineerss in New Mexico earn between $103,780 and $203,140. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mechanical engineers salary in New Mexico is $152,430, about 34.2% above the U.S. average ($113,610). That works out to roughly $73/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $157,710 | $159,370 | 1,120 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $118,300 | $124,740 | 60 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $95,370 | $99,390 | — |