Careers · Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · New Mexico

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in New Mexico

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians apply engineering principles to develop, modify, test, and adjust machinery and equipment. They work under the direction of engineers or scientists in manufacturing plants, research facilities, construction companies, and other industrial settings In New Mexico the median pay is $97,560 a year, 31% above the national median of $74,510.

$97,560median pay in New Mexico, per year

$76,750–$118,800middle half earn

320employed in New Mexico

$74,510U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in New Mexico

9,031open roles like this on employer career sites, 149 in New Mexico or remote

208employers hiring

5,559posted in the last 7 days

CA · OH · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in New Mexico and remote

LEAD FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/HAZMAT TECH) · Air Education and Training Command · Holloman AFB, New Mexico · $55882–$72644
Accounting Technician · Indian Health Service · Shiprock, New Mexico · $45409–$59031
Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $69905–$90882
Medical Records Technician (Coder)- Auditor · Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, New Mexico · $62392–$81114
Billing Technician · Indian Health Service · Albuquerque, New Mexico · $51007–$66311
Medical Records Tech (Coder-Outpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $57963–$75350
Medical Records Technician (ROI) · Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, New Mexico · $36804–$59671
Solutions Architect - Strategic High Tech · Databricks · USA · Remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingWritingOperations MonitoringJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageComputers and Electronics

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Licenses and training in New Mexico

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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in other states

Louisiana · $102,800 Missouri · $92,150 California · $87,390 Connecticut · $82,660 Rhode Island · $81,600 Oregon · $80,840 Nebraska · $80,050 Washington · $79,410 Maryland · $79,180 Ohio · $78,500

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O*NET-SOC 17-3027.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.