Petroleum Engineers Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #16 of 16 · NM
30% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $110,040 ≈ $53/hr
Median annual salary $99,900
Employment 260
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $76,140P25 $93,200 Median $99,900P75 $127,490P90 $151,750
About 80% of petroleum engineerss in New Mexico earn between $76,140 and $151,750. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean petroleum engineers salary in New Mexico is $110,040, about 30% below the U.S. average ($157,150). That works out to roughly $53/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | $111,570 | $120,170 | 30 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $99,900 | $109,260 | 200 |