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Industrial Engineers salary in New Mexico

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Industrial Engineers in New Mexico. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$128,090
Mean annual$130,630
Range (10th to 90th)$82,110 to $168,490
New Mexico employment1,140
State vs national+22.0% vs national

Salary distribution

Where New Mexico industrial engineers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$82,11025TH$96,810MEDIAN$128,09075TH$160,24090TH$168,490

The middle 50% of workers earn between $96,810 and $160,240, with a median of $128,090.

Real disclosed salaries

Industrial Engineers in New Mexico: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 26 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $97,469. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry7$85,509
Level II — qualified11$97,469
Level III — experienced5$116,459
Level IV — fully competent2$161,750

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Industrial Engineers in New Mexico. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Intel CorporationQuality Reliability Engineer12$103,324
Curia New Mexico, LLCValidation Specialist2$92,427
HF SINCLAIR NAVAJO REFINING LLCEngineer III Process2$161,750
Stainless Motors, Inc.Industrial Engineer2$82,755
Array Technologies Inc.Supplier Quality Engineer1$85,509
Curia Global, Inc.Process Engineer III1$100,000
Ebon Solar Manufacturing LLCFacility Commissioning Specialist1$97,469
INTELLECTT, INC.VALIDATION ENGINEER II1$97,760
Moss & Associates, LLCProject Engineer, Solar1$80,662
Tempur Production USA, LLCControls Engineer1$91,339

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Manufacturing Engineer at Intel Corporation
    $109,179
    Rio RanchoWage Level IIDecided Mar 20, 2026I-200-26072-700839
  • Supplier Quality Engineer at Array Technologies Inc.
    $85,509
    AlbuquerqueWage Level IDecided Mar 16, 2026I-200-26068-690538
  • Project Engineer, Solar at Moss & Associates, LLC
    $80,662
    TaibanWage Level IDecided Mar 11, 2026I-200-26063-680005
  • Industrial Engineer at Stainless Motors, Inc.
    $85,509
    Rio RanchoWage Level IDecided Feb 4, 2026I-201-26028-597532
  • Controls Engineer at Tempur Production USA, LLC
    $91,339
    AlbuquerqueWage Level IDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-485597
  • Validation Specialist at Curia New Mexico, LLC
    $92,427
    AlbuquerqueWage Level IDecided Nov 25, 2025I-200-25322-416849
  • Validation Specialist II at Curia New Mexico, LLC
    $92,427
    AlbuquerqueWage Level IDecided Nov 25, 2025I-200-25322-416925
  • Manufacturing Engineer at Intel Corporation
    $109,179
    Rio RanchoWage Level IIDecided Aug 27, 2025I-200-25232-253840

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Industrial Engineers pay by experience level in New Mexico

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Industrial Engineers specialties in New Mexico

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 14 certified offers. The most common variant is Quality Reliability Engineer at a median of $116,459.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Quality Reliability EngineerIntel Corporation6$116,459
Industrial EngineerIntel Corporation4$91,489
Manufacturing EngineerIntel Corporation4$103,324

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Industrial Engineers in New Mexico, by industry

Median offered wage across 25 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $97,469.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
ManufacturingIntel Corporation22$97,469
Energy and utilitiesArray Technologies Inc.1$85,509
Professional servicesVAStek Inc1$97,469
Technology and softwareINTELLECTT, INC.1$97,760

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in New Mexico over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, New Mexico2023 to 2025
$107,7102023$119,3902024$128,0902025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Mechanical

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Design

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.

  2. 02

    Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.

  3. 03

    Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.

  4. 04

    Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.

  5. 05

    Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.

  6. 06

    Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.

  7. 07

    Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.

  8. 08

    Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+11.0%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing much faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Industrial Engineers in New Mexico?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Industrial Engineers in New Mexico is $128,090.
How does New Mexico compare to the national median for Industrial Engineers?
The New Mexico median is +22.0% versus the BLS national figure of $105,008.
What is the salary range for Industrial Engineers in New Mexico?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $82,110 and the 90th-percentile at $168,490, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Industrial Engineers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 11.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Industrial Engineers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.