DOL Median (New Mexico)
$117,000
vs National
+23.5%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$124,468
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$117,000
+23.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in New Mexico earns $117,000 in nominal terms, which is 23.5% above the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $124,468 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PAJARITO SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION | $170,000 | 1 |
| LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $110,978 | 4 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in New Mexico?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in New Mexico is $117,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in New Mexico earns 23.5% more than the national median of $94,759, or $124,468 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.