--- title: "Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician Programs in…" canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/ description: "Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician pay in New Mexico: BLS average $92,370 (all experience levels), median $96,070, bottom 10% $59,940. 17…" updated: 2026-11-03 wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15" --- 1. [Home](https://highpayingtrades.com/) 2. [Trades](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/) 3. [Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/) 4. New Mexico New Mexico # Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician programs in *New Mexico* 17 listed electrical engineering technician programs in New Mexico, plus BLS pay data for the state and 2 metro areas. - **$92,370** Average pay (state, all experience levels) - **$59,940** Entry-level / bottom 10% - **$96,070** Median pay (state) - **$124,110** Top 10% earn over 1,000 jobs in New Mexico · 17 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Cities with listed programs - [Albuquerque 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/albuquerque/) - [Silver City 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/silver-city/) - [Alamogordo 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/alamogordo/) - [Grants 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/grants/) - [Las Cruces 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/las-cruces/) - [Las Vegas 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/las-vegas/) - [Santa Fe 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/santa-fe/) - [Espanola 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/espanola/) BLS wage data ## Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician pay in New Mexico Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. | Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | New Mexico | $59,940 | $75,450 | $96,070 | $111,900 | $124,110 | $92,370 | 1,000 | | United States | $49,510 | $61,610 | $78,190 | $97,650 | $115,700 | $80,680 | 95,130 | Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. ### Metro areas | Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Albuquerque, NM | $58,930 | $76,690 | $102,250 | $124,110 | $124,110 | $95,490 | 390 | | Las Cruces, NM | $50,580 | $68,060 | $85,780 | $96,100 | $112,110 | $84,540 | 180 | Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown. Programs ## Listed programs in New Mexico Every electrical engineering technician program we matched in New Mexico. Schools with published tuition are listed first. | Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Central New Mexico Community College](https://www.cnm.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Albuquerque, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [Central New Mexico Community College](https://www.cnm.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Albuquerque, NM | Associate degree | 0 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [Central New Mexico Community College](https://www.cnm.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Albuquerque, NM | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [Luna Community College](https://www.luna.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Las Vegas, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,490–$3,434 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [Luna Community College](https://www.luna.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Las Vegas, NM | Associate degree | 0 | $1,490–$3,434 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [New Mexico State University-Alamogordo](https://alamogordo.nmsu.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Alamogordo, NM | Associate degree | 6 | $2,616–$6,072 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [New Mexico State University-Alamogordo](https://alamogordo.nmsu.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Alamogordo, NM | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,616–$6,072 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [New Mexico State University-Dona Ana](https://dacc.nmsu.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Las Cruces, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,322–$6,360 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [New Mexico State University-Dona Ana](https://dacc.nmsu.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Las Cruces, NM | Associate degree | 1 | $2,322–$6,360 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [New Mexico State University-Grants](https://grants.nmsu.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Grants, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,136–$4,272 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [New Mexico State University-Grants](https://grants.nmsu.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Grants, NM | Associate degree | 0 | $2,136–$4,272 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [Northern New Mexico College](https://nnmc.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Espanola, NM | Associate degree | 0 | $6,400–$14,328 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [Santa Fe Community College](https://www.sfcc.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Santa Fe, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,908–$4,404 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [Santa Fe Community College](https://www.sfcc.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Santa Fe, NM | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $1,908–$4,404 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [Western New Mexico University](https://wnmu.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Silver City, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $7,891–$14,342 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [Western New Mexico University](https://wnmu.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Silver City, NM | Associate degree | 9 | $7,891–$14,342 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | | [Western New Mexico University](https://wnmu.edu/) Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Silver City, NM | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 5 | $7,891–$14,342 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 | Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program. ### Browse by city - [Albuquerque 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/albuquerque/) - [Silver City 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/silver-city/) - [Alamogordo 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/alamogordo/) - [Grants 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/grants/) - [Las Cruces 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/las-cruces/) - [Las Vegas 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/las-vegas/) - [Santa Fe 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/santa-fe/) - [Espanola 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/espanola/) Related resources ## Keep researching [**Trade schools approved for the GI Bill** Search programs that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/) [**Registered apprenticeships in New Mexico** The full DOL sponsor list for the state. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/apprenticeships/nm/) ## Sources - **Wages:** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 ([news release USDL-26-0725](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03. - **Occupation:** O\*NET OnLine, [17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-3023.00), retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0). - **Apprenticeship sponsors:** U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 ([Partner Finder](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/partner-finder)). - **Schools & graduates:** U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024\_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code ([completions file](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)). - **Tuition:** U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID ([source](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)). Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03. --- Canonical HTML: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrical-engineering-technician/new-mexico/ Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm). Programs: NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions; DOL Office of Apprenticeship. Tuition: College Scorecard.