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Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead make in New Mexico?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead in New Mexico is $133,190 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, an Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $147,327
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,990 to $140,590
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,703
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Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $140,590 $11,716 $2,704 $68
Average $133,190 $11,099 $2,561 $64
25th Percentile $122,990 $10,249 $2,365 $59
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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salaries

An Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead'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 Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead'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:

  • EE II (2-4 years): $91,953
  • EE III (4-7 years): $111,847
  • Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead (7+ years): $133,175
  • EE V (7-10 years): $154,498
  • EE VI (10-12 years): $185,952
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
EE II2-4 years$91,953
EE III4-7 years$111,847
Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead7+ years$133,175
EE V7-10 years$154,498
EE VI10-12 years$185,952
$91,953 EE II
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$154,498 EE V
$185,952 EE VI
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Top Paying Cities for Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Leads

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: $134,590
  • Belen: $133,890
  • Bernalillo: $134,890

Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $148,972. While startup companies pay approximate $125,986.

Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$125,986
Growth Stage51~500$133,250
Established501~5000$143,861
Enterprise5000+$148,972

Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 52% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead positions in Internet or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$162,492$78.022%
Energy & Utilities$153,168$74.015%
Aerospace & Defense$149,173$72.012%
MFG Nondurable$149,173$72.012%
Construction$146,509$70.010%

Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead'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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$122,990
Average $133,190/year
$140,590
$10,249
Average $11,099/month
$11,716
$2,365
Average $2,561/week
$2,704
$59
Average $64/hour
$68
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $140,590 $11,716 $2,704 $68
Average $133,190 $11,099 $2,561 $64
25th Percentile $122,990 $10,249 $2,365 $59

Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salary Growth & Career Path

Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead
Digital Signal Processing Engineer V
EE V
Electronics Design Engineer V
RF Engineer V
Digital Signal Processing Engineer VI
Electrical Engineering Team Leader I
Electronic Systems Engineering Manager
Radio Frequency Design Engineer VI

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Electrical Engineer Specialist/Project Lead Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Digital Signal Processing Engineer V $176,900 33%
EE V $154,500 16%
Electronics Design Engineer V $156,800 18%
RF Engineer V $164,543 24%

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