Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $205,570 or more. The middle half of electronics engineers (except computer) in Albuquerque earn between $111,050 and $179,740.
- $82K10th
- $111K25th
- $154KMedian
- $180K75th
- $206K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $150,010 | $12,501 | $72.12 |
| Median | $153,900 | $12,825 | $73.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $111,050 | $9,254 | $53.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $179,740 | $14,978 | $86.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Electronics engineers (except computer) in Albuquerque earn 4% more than the New Mexico average ($144,540) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($137,280). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $130,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $150,010 | $153,900 | $81,990 | $205,570 | 500 |
| New Mexico | $144,540 | $136,990 | $87,190 | $205,570 | 1,110 |
| United States | $137,280 | $130,220 | $81,840 | $206,960 | 96,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary after taxes in Albuquerque
On the average salary of $150,010, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $107,778 a year, or $8,982 a month and $4,145 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for electronics engineers (except computer)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $150,010 buys what about $157,003 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in other New Mexico cities
Albuquerque ranks 1st of 2 New Mexico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Albuquerque$150,010
- Las Cruces$113,890
All Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries in New Mexico
Highest-paying cities for electronics engineers (except computer)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($187,710).
- San Jose, CA$187,710
- Santa Cruz, CA$178,240
- San Francisco, CA$168,490
- Santa Rosa, CA$160,490
- San Diego, CA$155,740
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do electronics engineers (except computer) make an hour in Albuquerque?
$72.12 an hour on average, and $73.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electronics engineers (except computer) salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $111,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electronics engineers (except computer) take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $107,778 a year ($8,982 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $150,010.
Do electronics engineers (except computer) earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($137,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2072; area Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.97, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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