Engineers, All Other Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $141,920 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $68.23
10th percentile $79,670
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,670
    25th
    $102,800
    50th (median)
    $141,920
    75th
    $220,160

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 190% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 90% 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
    Albuquerque, NM $143,050
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $139,700
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $138,340
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $128,470

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,040
    Civil Engineers$105,440
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$84,950
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$60,360
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$66,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Santa Fe, NM is $68.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

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

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Santa Fe, NM is 20.5% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $79,670 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,800.