Software Developers Salary in New Mexico

Software developers in New Mexico earn the most in Farmington (average $131,190 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($115,330), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the software developers average at $126,620 and the median at $124,520 for 3,960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $148,100.

Software Developers average salary by city in New Mexico

Farmington$131,190
Albuquerque$127,600
Santa Fe$124,810
Las Cruces$115,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Farmington	$131,190	$113,780	$101,830	$95,837	88
Albuquerque	$127,600	$123,700	$99,780	$93,559	96
Santa Fe	$124,810	$112,380	$87,920	$91,789	99
Las Cruces	$115,330	$107,300	$82,240	$85,644	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Software Developers salary in other states

Software Developers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

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 15-1252.
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.

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