Electrical Engineers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $143,850 +28.5% vs national
Median hourly $69.16
10th percentile $92,950
90th percentile $181,550
Employed locally 1,270
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,950
    25th
    $119,420
    50th (median)
    $143,850
    75th
    $181,550
    90th
    $181,550

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 212% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 112% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $133,950
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $130,090
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $128,320
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $128,100

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $87,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Albuquerque, NM is $69.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.44 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 28.5% above the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $92,950 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,420.