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Civil Engineer Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$49.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,163/year ($6,514/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $67,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $129,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $163,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,350 Civil Engineer jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Civil Engineer salary of $103,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,163 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $103,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,028 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,948 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$3,760 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,163 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,514 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in New Mexico?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in New Mexico is $103,900 per year ($49.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,570 and $129,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $103,900, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $78,163 per year ($6,514 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,350 Civil Engineer jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.