Civil Engineers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $105,440 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.69
10th percentile $67,830
90th percentile $146,240
Employed locally 130
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,830
    25th
    $85,870
    50th (median)
    $105,440
    75th
    $121,640
    90th
    $146,240

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 141% Median Civil Engineers salary is 41% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,680
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,020
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $111,650
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,960
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $107,750

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,950
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,360
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $66,290
    Engineers, All Other $141,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Santa Fe, NM is $50.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.91 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5.9% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,830 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,870.