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Software Developers 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

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

Median annual$124,520
Mean annual$126,620
Range (10th to 90th)$77,110 to $184,710
New Mexico employment3,960
State vs national-12.9% vs national
Editorial commentary

What the numbers say

The median wage for Software Developers in New Mexico was $120,820 in 2024, about 13% below the national median of $138,520. The mean came in slightly lower at $120,080, which is unusual. In most states the mean runs above the median because a small group of high earners pulls the average up. Here the two figures are nearly identical, which suggests the top of the pay scale is more compressed than in coastal tech hubs.

The range from the 10th to the 90th percentile runs from $61,070 to $179,270. That is a gap of roughly $118,000 between an early-career developer and a senior one, so experience and specialization still move the needle significantly.

New Mexico's cost of living sits about 7% below the national baseline, with a BEA regional price index of 93.2. After adjusting for that, the $120,820 median translates to closer to $129,700 in national-baseline dollars. The nominal gap against the US median narrows to roughly 6%. For developers who relocate from higher-cost states, the discount on housing and everyday expenses partially offsets the lower paycheck.

BLS projects employment for Software Developers to grow 15.8% between 2024 and 2034, a rate it classifies as much faster than average. New Mexico has a smaller base of about 4,810 employed developers, so even a moderate number of new roles represents a meaningful percentage gain. The state's national laboratory complex and defense contractors near Albuquerque drive a portion of that demand, though federal budget cycles can make the pace uneven from year to year.

Methodology. Drafted with AI assistance using Anthropic Claude, reviewed by Adrian Serafin against BLS, O*NET, and BEA source data. No fact appears that does not exist in the cited public datasets.

Salary distribution

Where New Mexico software developers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$77,11025TH$95,690MEDIAN$124,52075TH$158,39090TH$184,710

The middle 50% of workers earn between $95,690 and $158,390, with a median of $124,520.

Real disclosed salaries

Software Developers in New Mexico: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 125 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $100,000. 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 — entry43$75,608
Level II — qualified55$106,000
Level III — experienced16$132,486
Level IV — fully competent9$143,978

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
RELIVETEK INC.JAVA DEVELOPER12$71,968
Speridian Technologies, LLCSoftware Engineer10$117,238
LEARNBEYOND CONSULTING, LLC.SOFTWARE DEVELOPER9$94,037
Deloitte Consulting LLPProject Delivery Senior Analyst5$119,210
Global Touchpoints, Inc.Java Developer4$113,725
TECHNOSOFT CORPORATIONSoftware Application Developer4$73,788
Ernst & Young U.S. LLPSoftware Developers - KBGFJG192917-93$200,000
IT RESOURCES, INC..NET DEVELOPER3$99,549
New Mexico Regulation & Licensing DepartmentIT Application Developer3$93,974
State of New MexicoApplication Developer 23$81,619

Recent sample filings

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

  • .Net Developer at GDN Infotech, Inc.
    $98,862
    AlbuquerqueWage Level IIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-723140
  • IT Application Developer at State of New Mexico
    $70,117
    Santa FeWage Level IDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-718228
  • Software Developer at Great River Technology Incorporated
    $76,294
    AlbuquerqueWage Level IDecided Mar 17, 2026I-200-26069-692559
  • .NET DEVELOPER at IT RESOURCES INC
    $103,314
    Santa FeWage Level IIDecided Mar 11, 2026I-200-26063-680609
  • Software Developer at Oracle America, Inc.
    $98,862
    AlbuquerqueWage Level IIDecided Mar 3, 2026I-200-26055-662204
  • Project Delivery Manager at Deloitte Consulting LLP
    $142,251
    Santa FeWage Level IVDecided Feb 25, 2026I-200-26049-649294
  • Software Developer at WEB YOGA, INC.
    $99,000
    AlbuquerqueWage Level IIDecided Feb 23, 2026I-200-26044-639409
  • Sr Data Engineer at Sonepar Management US Inc.
    $122,000
    AlbuquerqueWage Level IIIDecided Feb 6, 2026I-200-26030-605741

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

Software Developers 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

Software Developers specialties in New Mexico

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 84 certified offers. The most common variant is Software Developer at a median of $90,543.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Software DeveloperLEARNBEYOND CONSULTING, LLC.24$90,543
Software EngineerSperidian Technologies, LLC20$119,488
JAVA DEVELOPERRELIVETEK INC.13$99,549
IT Application DeveloperNew Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department5$81,619
.NET DEVELOPEREuniverse Technologies LLC5$103,314
JAVA - REACT FULL STACK DEVELOPERRELIVETEK INC.4$71,968
Software Application DeveloperTECHNOSOFT CORPORATION4$73,788
SALESFORCE DEVELOPERLEARNBEYOND CONSULTING, LLC.3$94,307
Sr Data EngineerSonepar Management US Inc.3$122,000
Software Developers - KBGFJG192917-9Ernst & Young U.S. LLP3$200,000

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

Pay by industry

Software Developers in New Mexico, by industry

Median offered wage across 125 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $98,862.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareRELIVETEK INC.79$98,862
Professional servicesDeloitte Consulting LLP14$115,982
Government and public sectorNew Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department10$81,810
ManufacturingSceye Inc.9$120,000
Finance and insuranceHEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION5$143,978
EducationCentral New Mexico Community College (CNM)3$103,721
HealthcarePresbyterian Healthcare Services2$107,487,370
Retail and wholesalePathware Inc.2$121,579
Energy and utilitiesNew Mexico Gas Company1$128,000

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
$126,5602023$120,8202024$124,5202025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

Skill data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation. We refresh this section when O*NET publishes a new release.

Common tasks (O*NET)

Task data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+15.8%

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 Software Developers in New Mexico?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Software Developers in New Mexico is $124,520.
How does New Mexico compare to the national median for Software Developers?
The New Mexico median is -12.9% versus the BLS national figure of $142,947.
What is the salary range for Software Developers in New Mexico?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $77,110 and the 90th-percentile at $184,710, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Software Developers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 15.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Software Developers?
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.