Mechanical Engineer Salary in New Mexico
Based on 2K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$141,490
$68.024/hr
vs National Average
$102,901
+37.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$84K – $177K
2K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,080 |
| 25th percentile | $108,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $141,490 |
| 75th percentile | $168,460 |
| 90th percentile | $177,480 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,330 |
| 2023 | $133,660 |
| 2024 | $141,490 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,330 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $133,660 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $141,490 | $102,901 |