Chemical Engineer Salary in New Mexico
Based on 160+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$158,190
$76.053/hr
vs National Average
$115,633
+36.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $205K
160 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Chemical Engineer in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,540 |
| 25th percentile | $110,420 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $158,190 |
| 75th percentile | $189,260 |
| 90th percentile | $205,360 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemical Engineer in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $133,590 |
| 2023 | $139,130 |
| 2024 | $147,290 |
| 2025 | $158,190 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $133,590 | $104,335 |
| 2023 | $139,130 | $110,377 |
| 2024 | $147,290 | $114,171 |
| 2025 | $158,190 | $115,633 |