Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering make in New Mexico?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering in New Mexico is $225,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $108.

However, a Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $252,819
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $211,100 to $239,800
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $197,990
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75th Percentile $239,800 $19,983 $4,612 $115
Average $225,500 $18,792 $4,337 $108
25th Percentile $211,100 $17,592 $4,060 $101
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Key Factors That Influence Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Salaries

A Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Supervisor, Experienced - Civil Engineering (3-5 years): $107,926
  • Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager (5+ years): $132,744
  • Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years): $161,149
  • Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director (5+ years): $181,431
  • Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering (5+ years): $225,430
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Supervisor, Experienced - Civil Engineering3-5 years$107,926
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager5+ years$132,744
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager5+ years$161,149
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director5+ years$181,431
Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering5+ years$225,430
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Top Paying Cities for Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineerings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Algodones: $226,000
  • Belen: $225,200
  • Bernalillo: $227,200

Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$211,100
Average $225,500/year
$239,800
$17,592
Average $18,792/month
$19,983
$4,060
Average $4,337/week
$4,612
$101
Average $108/hour
$115
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $239,800 $19,983 $4,612 $115
Average $225,500 $18,792 $4,337 $108
25th Percentile $211,100 $17,592 $4,060 $101

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