Nuclear Engineer Salary in New Mexico
Based on 500+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$164,300
$78.99/hr
vs National Average
$140,937
+16.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$127K – $243K
500 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $126,780 |
| 25th percentile | $134,370 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $164,300 |
| 75th percentile | $199,020 |
| 90th percentile | $242,730 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $129,370 |
| 2023 | $132,320 |
| 2024 | $140,070 |
| 2025 | $164,300 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $129,370 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $132,320 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $140,070 | $134,043 |
| 2025 | $164,300 | $140,937 |