salary$105,080 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$155,290per year
Jobs in the area680people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Albuquerque?
Cheap. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 16.0% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Albuquerque, NM area is $105,080 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $74,780 and $155,290.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 16.0% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albuquerque, NM metro area.