SOC 17-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians — New Mexico
New Mexico · 2 metro areas compared
In New Mexico the median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians is $96,070 a year, which is 22.9% higher than the national figure of $78,190.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Mexico the median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians is $96,070 a year, which is 22.9% higher than the national figure of $78,190. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $75,450 and $111,900. The lowest tenth earn under $59,940, while the highest tenth earn more than $124,110.
The area has 1,000 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.88 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. New Mexico ranks number 5th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Albuquerque records the highest median at $102,250. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 105th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,940 | −23.3% |
| 25th | $75,450 | −3.5% |
| Median (50th) | $96,070 | +22.9% |
| 75th | $111,900 | +43.1% |
| 90th | $124,110 | +58.7% |
| Mean | $92,370 | +18.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $102,250 | 390 | |
| 2 | Las Cruces | $85,780 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $96,070 goes as far as $104,197 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$104,197US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,070 a year, 22.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,940 to $124,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,000 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albuquerque, at $102,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $96,070, or $46.19 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 New Mexico is 22.9% 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 New Mexico 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 $59,940 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 Albuquerque, at $102,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,000 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. 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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