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Mechanical Engineers Salary in New Mexico
Mechanical Engineers in New Mexico earn a median $157,710 a year, 51% above the U.S. median.
- Median in NM
- $157,710 a year
- U.S. median
- $104,110 a year
- Employment
- 2,710
- Location quotient
- 1.63
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in New Mexico
- Median (50%)
- $157,710 · $75.82 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $152,430 · $73.28 an hour (estimate error ±0.6%)
- 10th percentile
- $103,780 · $49.89 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $128,080 · $61.58 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $162,880 · $78.31 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $203,140 · $97.67 an hour
- Employment
- 2,710 (estimate error ±2.4%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.11
- Location quotient
- 1.63 (1.00 = national share)
Mechanical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $157,710 | 1,120 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $118,300 | 60 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $95,370 | Not reported |
H-1B filings for mechanical engineers in New Mexico
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
6 certified filings with a median offered wage of $113,548.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do mechanical engineers make in New Mexico?
- The median wage for mechanical engineers in New Mexico is $157,710 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 2,710 jobs in the state.
- Where in New Mexico do mechanical engineers earn the most?
- Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $157,710 a year.