Engineers, All Other Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $143,050 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $68.78
10th percentile $90,920
90th percentile $197,540
Employed locally 1,080
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,920
    25th
    $113,050
    50th (median)
    $143,050
    75th
    $178,720
    90th
    $197,540

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 210% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 110% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Santa Fe, NM $141,920
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $139,700
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $138,340
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $128,470

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $143,850
    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 Engineers, All Other make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Albuquerque, NM is $68.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.73 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Albuquerque, NM is 21.5% above the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $90,920 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,050.