Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in New Mexico
Automotive Engineering Technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $97,560 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,400; the top 10% earn over $122,690. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
States ranked near New Mexico
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Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in New Mexico
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in New Mexico?
The median is $97,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,400 and the top 10% earn over $122,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 44 (+31% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.