Software Developers pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for software developers is $59.86 an hour ($124,520 a year). About 3,960 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). New Mexico ranks 30th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.07 | $77,110 |
| 25% of workers | $46.01 | $95,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.86 | $124,520 |
| 75% of workers | $76.15 | $158,390 |
| 90% of workers | $88.80 | $184,710 |
Software Developers pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $123,700 | 2,280 |
| Farmington | $113,780 | 50 |
| Santa Fe | $112,380 | 180 |
| Las Cruces | $107,300 | 300 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Computer Programmers | $83,750 |
| Database Administrators | $98,450 |
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