SOC 17-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · 1 metro areas compared
At $102,250 a year, the median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Albuquerque, NM sits 30.8% above the national figure of $78,190.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $102,250 a year, the median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Albuquerque, NM sits 30.8% above the national figure of $78,190. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $76,690 and $124,110. The lowest tenth earn under $58,930, while the highest tenth earn more than $124,110.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Las Cruces records the highest median at $85,780. Of the 498 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 62nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,930 | −24.6% |
| 25th | $76,690 | −1.9% |
| Median (50th) | $102,250 | +30.8% |
| 75th | $124,110 | +58.7% |
| 90th | $124,110 | +58.7% |
| Mean | $95,490 | +22.1% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Cruces | $85,780 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albuquerque run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $102,250 goes as far as $110,900 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 41.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$110,900US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,250 a year, 30.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,930 to $124,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Cruces, at $85,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Albuquerque, NM?
The median annual wage is $102,250, or $49.16 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,190, so pay in Albuquerque, NM is 30.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albuquerque, NM earns more than $124,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,930 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Las Cruces, at $85,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Albuquerque, NM. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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