DOL Median (New Mexico)
$66,976
vs National
-5.8%
National: $71,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,251
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,976
-5.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$71,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Engineers in New Mexico earns $66,976 in nominal terms, which is 5.8% below the national average of $71,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,251 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Mexico
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins Inc. | $75,982 | 20 |
| LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $73,600 | 1 |
| LOUIS BERGER U.S., INC | $73,372 | 6 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company | $73,000 | 5 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $69,035 | 190 |
| SMITH ENGINEERING PLLC | $66,976 | 1 |
| New Mexico State University | $63,000 | 1 |
| EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC | $62,920 | 4 |
| AECOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | $55,578 | 3 |
| NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY | $51,000 | 3 |
| CONTRAN CORP. | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Environmental Engineers make in New Mexico?
The median Environmental Engineers salary in New Mexico is $66,976 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Environmental Engineers?
A Environmental Engineers in New Mexico earns 5.8% less than the national median of $71,100, or $71,251 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.