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Mechanical Engineer Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$75.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $112,664/year ($9,389/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $103,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $128,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $157,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $162,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $203,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,710 Mechanical Engineer jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $157,710 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 $112,664 — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
| Gross (median) | $157,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$26,584 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,065 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$6,397 |
| Take-home (annual) | $112,664 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,389 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in New Mexico?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in New Mexico is $157,710 per year ($75.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $128,080 and $162,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $157,710, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $112,664 per year ($9,389 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 2,710 Mechanical 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.