As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in New Mexico is $234,984, equivalent to $113 per hour, $4,519 weekly, or $19,582 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $199,877 to $291,242. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($216,608) and 75th percentile ($264,432), while top earners (90th percentile) make $291,242 per year. This $47,824 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or General Ledger, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Project Controller often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Project Controller 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
Project Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Controller Salary $199,877 NM January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $216,608 NM January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $234,984 NM January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $264,432 NM January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $291,242 NM January 01, 2026
25% $216,608 10% $199,877 90% $291,242 75% $264,432 $234,984 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Project Controller ?

The project controller is a key member of the project team and works directly with the project manager to help define the project's goals and objectives; create and maintain a project's budget and schedule, analyse progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress. In order to ensure accurate documentation and reporting on a consistent basis, many organisations are positioning the project manager and project controller as part of a centralised project support organisation....

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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $233,217 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $249,072 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $238,895 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $251,804 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $249,072 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $248,590 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $234,878 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $249,072 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $241,439 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $249,072 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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