Nuclear Engineers Salary in New Mexico
Nuclear Engineers in New Mexico earn a median of $164,300 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $164,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $126,780; the top 10% earn over $242,730. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$94,640 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
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- Water/Wastewater Engineers$103,900 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in New Mexico
How much do nuclear engineers make in New Mexico?
The median is $164,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $126,780 and the top 10% earn over $242,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 19 (+23% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.