Computer Programmers pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for computer programmers is $40.26 an hour ($83,750 a year). About 600 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($100,390). New Mexico ranks 38th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.68 | $55,500 |
| 25% of workers | $32.98 | $68,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.26 | $83,750 |
| 75% of workers | $50.37 | $104,780 |
| 90% of workers | $61.99 | $128,940 |
Computer Programmers pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $91,600 | 50 |
| Las Cruces | $86,420 | 50 |
| Albuquerque | $83,750 | 370 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $124,520 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $53,280 |
| Information Security Analysts | $130,070 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $98,220 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $127,090 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $64,550 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $90,790 |
| Database Administrators | $98,450 |
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