Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Mexico | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $158,520 | $118,932 | +33% |
| Median hourly wage | $76.21 | $57.18 | +33% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $171,931.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $99,486 | $67,500 | $130,500 | 94 |
The median annual salary for a Electrical Engineer in New Mexico is $158,520, or about $76.21 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Electrical Engineers is $118,932. New Mexico is +33% above the national median.
Entry-level electrical engineers in New Mexico typically earn from $67,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 2,560 electrical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $158,520, New Mexico offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.