As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Genetic Engineer in New Mexico is $103,341, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,987 weekly, or $8,612 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Genetic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Genetic Engineer in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $85,608 to $132,377. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,059) and 75th percentile ($118,540), while top earners (90th percentile) make $132,377 per year. This $24,481 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Case Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Genetic Engineer often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Genetic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Genetic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $85,608 NM July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $94,059 NM July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $103,341 NM July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $118,540 NM July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $132,377 NM July 01, 2026
25% $94,059 10% $85,608 90% $132,377 75% $118,540 $103,341 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Genetic Engineer ?

Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification or genetic manipulation, is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology. It is a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to produce improved or novel organisms. New DNA is obtained by either isolating and copying the genetic material of interest using recombinant DNA methods or by artificially synthesising the DNA. A construct is usually created and used to insert this DNA into the host organism. The first recombinant DNA mole...

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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $90,856 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $95,900 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $93,078 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $98,097 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $97,571 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $97,665 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $93,389 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $95,754 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $94,499 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $95,412 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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