Civil Engineer Salary in New Mexico
Based on 1K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$103,900
$49.952/hr
vs National Average
$99,151
+4.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – $164K
1K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,100 |
| 25th percentile | $79,570 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $103,900 |
| 75th percentile | $129,310 |
| 90th percentile | $163,570 |
Top H-1B Employers for Civil Engineer in New Mexico
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in New Mexico — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayco, Inc. | 6 | $101,000 |
| 2 | Moss & Associates, LLC | 3 | $88,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,220 |
| 2023 | $100,090 |
| 2024 | $104,600 |
| 2025 | $103,900 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,220 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $100,090 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $104,600 | $96,900 |
| 2025 | $103,900 | $99,151 |