How much does a Solar Engineer make in Las Cruces, NM?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Solar Engineer in Las Cruces, NM is $97,870. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $89,911 to $106,916, with most professionals earning between $82,665 and $115,151.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Solar Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Solar Engineer in Las Cruces, NM. The base salary for Solar Engineer ranges from $89,911 to $106,916 with the average base salary of $97,870. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,175 to $113,363 with the average total cash compensation of $102,168.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $97,870 $89,911 - $106,916
Bonus $4,298 $3,264 - $6,447
Total Pay $102,168 $93,175 - $113,363
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Sunland Park, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,378 - $107,471 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE El Paso, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,378 - $107,471 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,579 - $110,087 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,022 - $108,236 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Albuquerque, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,581 - $116,036 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,270 - $115,666 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
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JOB TITLE Solar Design Engineer LOCATION Las Cruces, NM MINIMUM SALARY $41,070 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,852
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JOB TITLE Solar Electrician LOCATION Las Cruces, NM MINIMUM SALARY $60,458 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,918
JOB TITLE Solar Technician LOCATION Las Cruces, NM MINIMUM SALARY $68,553 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,090
JOB TITLE Solar Energy LOCATION Las Cruces, NM MINIMUM SALARY $59,003 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,724
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About Las Cruces, New Mexico    Las Cruces is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 97,618, and in 2017 the estimated popul....More

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

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