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Engineering Manager Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$103.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $150,853/year ($12,571/month) for a single filer
New Mexico is the highest-paying state in the country for Engineering Managers, with a median about 23% above the national average. Of the 2,270 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $215,120 a year — though pay ranges from $163,530 for newcomers to $268,190 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $163,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $208,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $215,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $259,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $268,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,270 Engineering Manager jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Engineering Manager salary of $215,120 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 $150,853 — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
| Gross (median) | $215,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$40,363 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,694 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$9,210 |
| Take-home (annual) | $150,853 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $12,571 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in New Mexico?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in New Mexico is $215,120 per year ($103.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $208,290 and $259,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $215,120, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $150,853 per year ($12,571 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 2,270 Engineering Manager 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.