Materials Engineers Salary in New Mexico
Materials Engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $165,600 a year, +47% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $165,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +47% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $126,640; the top 10% earn over $204,400. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Microsystems Engineers$162,070 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in New Mexico
How much do materials engineers make in New Mexico?
The median is $165,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $126,640 and the top 10% earn over $204,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 45 (+47% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.