Petroleum Engineer Salary in New Mexico
Based on 390+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$118,010
$56.736/hr
vs National Average
$131,270
-10.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$74K – $189K
390 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,580 |
| 25th percentile | $90,700 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $118,010 |
| 75th percentile | $139,920 |
| 90th percentile | $188,970 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $126,200 |
| 2023 | $128,070 |
| 2024 | $118,010 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $126,200 | $115,352 |
| 2023 | $128,070 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $118,010 | $131,270 |