SOC 17-3024 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians — New Mexico
New Mexico
In New Mexico the median wage for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians reaches $119,320 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Mexico the median wage for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians reaches $119,320 a year. That is 61.5% more than the national median of $73,900. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $101,580 and $123,240. The lowest tenth earn under $98,350, while the highest tenth earn more than $123,240.
Employment stands at 670, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, New Mexico ranks 1st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 55th of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,350 | +33.1% |
| 25th | $101,580 | +37.5% |
| Median (50th) | $119,320 | +61.5% |
| 75th | $123,240 | +66.8% |
| 90th | $123,240 | +66.8% |
| Mean | $110,820 | +50.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $119,320 goes as far as $129,414 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 75.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$119,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$129,414US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $119,320 a year, 61.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $98,350 to $123,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 40 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $119,320, or $57.37 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 $73,900, so pay in New Mexico is 61.5% 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 $123,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $98,350 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 670 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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