Mechanical Engineers Salary in Los Alamos, NM - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Los Alamos, NM)

$93,851

vs National

+20.6%

National: $77,792

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$99,841

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$93,851

+20.6% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$77,792

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Mechanical Engineers in Los Alamos, NM earns $93,851 in nominal terms, which is 20.6% above the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $99,841 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Los Alamos, NM

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Triad National Security LLC	$117,000	5
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC	$82,301	22

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Los Alamos, NM?

The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Los Alamos, NM is $93,851 based on 16 DOL filings.

Is Los Alamos, NM a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?

A Mechanical Engineers in Los Alamos, NM earns 20.6% more than the national median of $77,792, or $99,841 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.