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Chemical Engineers Salary in New Mexico
Chemical Engineers in New Mexico earn a median $158,190 a year, 27% above the U.S. median.
- Median in NM
- $158,190 a year
- U.S. median
- $125,040 a year
- Employment
- 160
- Location quotient
- 1.33
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in New Mexico
- Median (50%)
- $158,190 · $76.05 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $147,420 · $70.88 an hour (estimate error ±4.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $76,540 · $36.80 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $110,420 · $53.09 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $189,260 · $90.99 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $205,360 · $98.73 an hour
- Employment
- 160 (estimate error ±9.2%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.18
- Location quotient
- 1.33 (1.00 = national share)
Chemical Engineers pay by metro area in New Mexico
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $163,380 | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do chemical engineers make in New Mexico?
- The median wage for chemical engineers in New Mexico is $158,190 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 160 jobs in the state.
- Where in New Mexico do chemical engineers earn the most?
- Albuquerque, NM has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $163,380 a year.