Mechanical Engineer Salary in New Mexico
Based on 3K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$157,710
$75.822/hr
vs National Average
$105,416
+49.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$104K – $203K
3K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,780 |
| 25th percentile | $128,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $157,710 |
| 75th percentile | $162,880 |
| 90th percentile | $203,140 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,330 |
| 2023 | $133,660 |
| 2024 | $141,490 |
| 2025 | $157,710 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,330 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $133,660 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $141,490 | $102,901 |
| 2025 | $157,710 | $105,416 |