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Nuclear Engineers Salary in New Mexico
Nuclear Engineers in New Mexico earn a median $164,300 a year, 23% above the U.S. median.
- Median in NM
- $164,300 a year
- U.S. median
- $133,970 a year
- Employment
- 500
- Location quotient
- 5.88
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in New Mexico
- Median (50%)
- $164,300 · $78.99 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $180,290 · $86.68 an hour (estimate error ±4.7%)
- 10th percentile
- $126,780 · $60.95 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $134,370 · $64.60 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $199,020 · $95.68 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $242,730 · $116.70 an hour
- Employment
- 500 (estimate error ±11.9%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.58
- Location quotient
- 5.88 (1.00 = national share)
Nuclear 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 | Not reported | 220 |
H-1B filings for nuclear engineers in New Mexico
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
4 certified filings with a median offered wage of $160,661.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do nuclear engineers make in New Mexico?
- The median wage for nuclear engineers in New Mexico is $164,300 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 500 jobs in the state.