Software developers in Albuquerque, NM earn a median salary of $123,700, which is 9% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Albuquerque, NM

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$165,690	$152,260	$207,780	220
Electrical Engineers	$163,720	$131,720	$202,680	1,280
Engineers, All Other	$163,630	$124,070	$180,240	1,110
Chemical Engineers	$163,380	$86,100	$163,380	80
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$153,900	$111,050	$179,740	500
Aerospace Engineers	$132,850	$107,110	$161,420	290
Industrial Engineers	$132,290	$96,810	$164,580	820
Information Security Analysts	$129,560	$109,230	$162,830	1,240
Computer Occupations, All Other	$127,820	$90,520	$167,970	870
Software Developers	$123,700	$99,780	$159,780	2,280
Database Architects	$121,790	$101,650	$161,390	70
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$116,280	$59,500	$159,430	120
Computer Network Architects	$109,080	$96,770	$118,800	220
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$108,230	$81,360	$130,640	230
Civil Engineers	$105,080	$80,780	$129,040	680
Environmental Engineers	$102,970	$95,590	$135,970	280
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$102,250	$76,690	$124,110	390
Data Scientists	$98,750	$69,700	$117,350	360
Database Administrators	$98,450	$76,360	$125,790	240
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$98,440	$69,870	$118,510	180
Computer Systems Analysts	$98,220	$78,860	$117,800	1,240
Mechanical Drafters	$94,140	$89,940	$128,400	50
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$86,540	$72,700	$103,380	650
Computer Programmers	$83,750	$68,590	$102,210	370
Surveyors	$79,920	$57,330	$94,800	120
Statisticians	$79,750	$54,540	$98,450	140
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$79,700	$60,950	$101,370	50
Web Developers	$77,920	$65,680	$96,530	50
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$76,520	$61,040	$97,530	410
Operations Research Analysts	$75,000	$61,580	$109,840	250
Landscape Architects	$67,850	$59,260	$71,990	30
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$65,170	$58,970	$73,920	200
Computer Network Support Specialists	$62,410	$53,240	$76,550	710
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,280	$57,500	$77,830	450
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$58,180	$46,750	$79,630	100
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$56,620	$46,850	$66,280	230
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$53,750	$40,520	$65,330	50
Computer User Support Specialists	$51,710	$45,340	$59,710	1,790
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$46,740	$43,670	$72,130	450

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Albuquerque, NM?

The highest paying tech jobs in Albuquerque, NM are Computer and Information Research Scientists ($165,690 median), Electrical Engineers ($163,720 median), Engineers, All Other ($163,630 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Albuquerque, NM?

Software developers in Albuquerque, NM earn a median salary of $123,700, with salaries ranging from $99,780 at the 25th percentile to $159,780 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 2,280 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.