Environmental Engineers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $104,410 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.20
10th percentile $83,990
90th percentile $174,490
Employed locally 270
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,990
    25th
    $92,900
    50th (median)
    $104,410
    75th
    $138,380
    90th
    $174,490

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 154% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $123,580
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $115,210
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $111,890
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $109,620
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $108,140

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $143,850
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Albuquerque, NM is $50.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.39 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 0.2% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $83,990 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,900.