Nuclear Engineer Salary in New Mexico
Based on 1K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$140,070
$67.341/hr
vs National Average
$134,043
+4.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$88K – $227K
1K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $87,580 |
| 25th percentile | $114,360 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $140,070 |
| 75th percentile | $180,830 |
| 90th percentile | $227,280 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $129,370 |
| 2023 | $132,320 |
| 2024 | $140,070 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $129,370 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $132,320 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $140,070 | $134,043 |