State of New Mexico
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 23 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
- Main U.S. filing address: Santa Fe, NM
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Percentiles from State of New Mexico's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What State of New Mexico hires for
Bar: share of State of New Mexico's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $81,349 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at State of New Mexico.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 5 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 1 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where State of New Mexico files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $77,458 | 18 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,241 |
| 25th | $66,880 |
| 50th (median) | $73,568 |
| 75th | $81,349 |
| 90th | $81,924 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About State of New Mexico
State of New Mexico's filings list its industry as Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (Public Administration sector, NAICS 9211). Its main U.S. filing address is in Santa Fe, NM and its filings in the data run from FY2021 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Data Scientist and Network Administrator and the main metro areas are Santa Fe, NM and Albuquerque, NM. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does State of New Mexico sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. State of New Mexico filed 23 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does State of New Mexico pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on State of New Mexico's H-1B filings is $73,568; half of filings fall between $66,880 and $81,349. Bonus and stock are not included.