Mechanical Engineers pay in New Mexico
$152,430avg. a year
$73.28 an hour · 2,710 employed
Mechanical Engineers in New Mexico earn an average of $152,430 a year. That is $38,820 (34%) more than the U.S. average of $113,610. In Las Cruces, NM the average is $99,390.
$157,710Median pay
$73.28Average hourly
+30%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying New Mexico metro areas
Average pay for mechanical engineers by metro area.
1
Las Cruces, NM
$99,390
$47.78 an hour
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Mechanical Engineers pay in New Mexico, charted
Related jobs in New Mexico
- Electrical Engineers$155,400
- Engineers, All Other$151,130
- Computer Hardware Engineers$163,890
- 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 mechanical engineers make in New Mexico?
The average is $152,430 a year, and the median is $157,710. That is $38,820 (34%) more than the U.S. average of $113,610.
What is the hourly wage in New Mexico?
$73.28 an hour on average; the median is $75.82.
How does New Mexico rank?
New Mexico ranks #1 of 51 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 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-2141. 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 mechanical engineers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.