Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Mexico | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $157,710 | $107,639 | +47% |
| Median hourly wage | $75.82 | $51.75 | +47% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $171,052.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $89,559 | $63,000 | $117,000 | 94 |
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in New Mexico is $157,710, or about $75.82 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. New Mexico is +47% above the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in New Mexico typically earn from $63,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 2,710 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $157,710, New Mexico offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.