Civil Engineers Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $101,910 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.00
10th percentile $66,730
90th percentile $187,080
Employed locally 100
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,730
    25th
    $73,550
    50th (median)
    $101,910
    75th
    $137,570
    90th
    $187,080

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers $128,390
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,820
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,850
    Engineers, All Other $113,030
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $54,610
    Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $82,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Eastern New Mexico is $49.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.82 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Eastern New Mexico is 2.3% above the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,730 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,550.