Nuclear Engineers pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for nuclear engineers is $78.99 an hour ($164,300 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($133,970). New Mexico ranks 3rd of 19 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nuclear engineers in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $60.95 | $126,780 |
| 25% of workers | $64.60 | $134,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78.99 | $164,300 |
| 75% of workers | $95.68 | $199,020 |
| 90% of workers | $116.70 | $242,730 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nuclear engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $165,350 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $157,710 |
| Electrical Engineers | $158,520 |
| Engineers, All Other | $162,070 |
| Civil Engineers | $103,900 |
| Industrial Engineers | $128,090 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $136,990 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $132,850 |
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