Chemical Engineers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $163,380 +34.1% vs national
Median hourly $78.55
10th percentile $70,100
90th percentile $205,360
Employed locally 80
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,100
    25th
    $86,100
    50th (median)
    $163,380
    75th
    $163,380
    90th
    $205,360

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 240% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 140% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $140,900

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $125,990
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $124,300
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $123,690
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $119,450
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $114,910
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $109,410

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $143,850
    Engineers, All Other $143,050
    Civil Engineers $104,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $143,660
    Industrial Engineers $125,480
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Albuquerque, NM is $78.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.73 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 34.1% above the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,100 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,100.