Computer Hardware Engineers pay in New Mexico
$163,890avg. a year
$78.80 an hour · 5,260 employed
Computer Hardware Engineers in New Mexico earn an average of $163,890 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $162,670. In Las Cruces, NM the average is $116,100.
$165,350Median pay
$78.80Average hourly
–Pay trend n/a
#5Of 40 states + D.C.
Top-paying New Mexico metro areas
Average pay for computer hardware engineers by metro area.
190 jobs
Las Cruces, NM
$116,100
$55.82 an hour
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Computer Hardware Engineers pay in New Mexico, charted
Where New Mexico computer hardware engineers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · New Mexico highlighted · tap a state
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New Mexico vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $162,670 | $78.21 |
| New Mexico | $163,890 | $78.80 |
| Texas | $161,360 | $77.58 |
| Colorado | $158,480 | $76.19 |
| Arizona | $157,800 | $75.87 |
| Utah | $114,910 | $55.25 |
| Oklahoma | $108,240 | $52.04 |
Related jobs in New Mexico
- Mechanical Engineers$152,430
- Electrical Engineers$155,400
- Engineers, All Other$151,130
- Civil Engineers$111,300
- Industrial Engineers$130,630
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$144,540
Average pay, New Mexico, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer hardware engineers make in New Mexico?
The average is $163,890 a year, and the median is $165,350. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $162,670.
What is the hourly wage in New Mexico?
$78.80 an hour on average; the median is $79.50.
How does New Mexico rank?
New Mexico ranks #5 of 41 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, occupation code 17-2061. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national computer hardware engineers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.