Mechanical Engineer salary in New Mexico
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in New Mexico is $157,710, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $104,110. New Mexico ranks 1 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$157,710
25th percentile
$128,080
75th percentile
$162,880
90th percentile
$203,140
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New Mexico | 2,710 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New Mexico | $152,430 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- District of Columbia: median $133,300
- California: median $130,900
- Delaware: median $125,130
- Colorado: median $124,430
- Alaska: median $124,340
- Maryland: median $122,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.