As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Improvement Engineer in Albuquerque, NM is $84,929, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,633 weekly, or $7,077 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Improvement Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Process Improvement Engineer in Albuquerque, NM vary widely, spanning from $73,397 to $97,049. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,893) and 75th percentile ($91,273), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,049 per year. This $12,380 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Albuquerque Process Improvement Engineer often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Albuquerque currently ranks 597 statewide for Process Improvement 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
Process Improvement Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $73,397 Albuquerque, NM April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $78,893 Albuquerque, NM April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $84,929 Albuquerque, NM April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $91,273 Albuquerque, NM April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $97,049 Albuquerque, NM April 01, 2026
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    Process Engineer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Process Improvement Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Process Engineer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Albuquerque, New Mexico    According to the United States Census Bureau, Albuquerque has a total area of 189.5 square miles (490.9 km2), of which 187.7 square miles (486.2 km2) ....More

Albuquerque, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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