Highest-paying jobs in New Mexico
Answer
Family Medicine Physicians have the highest median pay in New Mexico, $228,040 a year, followed by architectural and engineering managers ($215,120) and computer hardware engineers ($165,350). The median for all jobs in New Mexico is $47,210, 42nd of the 50 states and DC; adjusted for local prices it ranks 38th.
- Median salary, all jobs
- $47,210
- 42nd of 51 · US $50,980
- Median hourly wage
- $22.70
- US $24.51
- Price level (US = 100)
- 92.2
- Median worth $51,197 at US prices (38th)
- Jobs
- 870,970
- 599 occupations published
How these lists work
Occupations with at least 500 jobs in New Mexico, ranked by median annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates). Typical entry education from BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Occupations BLS did not publish for New Mexico are not listed. Methodology
The 25 highest-paying jobs in New Mexico
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | US median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $228,040 | $109.64 | 650 | $244,180 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $215,120 | $103.42 | 2,270 | $171,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $165,350 | $79.50 | 5,260 | $161,740 | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Physicists | $165,340 | $79.49 | 580 | $172,250 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 5 | Nuclear Engineers | $164,300 | $78.99 | 500 | $133,970 | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Electrical Engineers | $158,520 | $76.21 | 2,560 | $120,630 | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Mechanical Engineers | $157,710 | $75.82 | 2,710 | $104,110 | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $155,260 | $74.64 | 780 | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $147,000 | $70.67 | 1,730 | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $139,920 | $67.27 | 700 | $135,880 | Master's degree |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,730 | $66.21 | 1,500 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $137,520 | $66.11 | 1,770 | $132,300 | Master's degree |
| 13 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $136,990 | $65.86 | 1,110 | $130,220 | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $134,600 | — | 1,430 | $107,310 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $133,700 | $64.28 | 2,530 | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Aerospace Engineers | $132,850 | $63.87 | 570 | $134,960 | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Information Security Analysts | $130,070 | $62.54 | 2,470 | $129,180 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Industrial Engineers | $128,090 | $61.58 | 1,140 | $102,440 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $124,670 | $59.94 | 670 | $126,060 | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Software Developers | $124,520 | $59.86 | 3,960 | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree |
| 21 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $124,300 | $59.76 | 3,150 | $123,860 | Bachelor's degree |
| 22 | Marketing Managers | $122,980 | $59.13 | 800 | $166,790 | Bachelor's degree |
| 23 | Lawyers | $119,680 | $57.54 | 3,380 | $159,670 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 24 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $119,320 | $57.37 | 670 | $73,900 | Associate's degree |
| 25 | Human Resources Managers | $118,070 | $56.76 | 820 | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree |
Highest-paying jobs in New Mexico without a degree
Typical entry education is a high school diploma, no formal credential, some college or a postsecondary certificate.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $101,420 | $48.76 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $92,200 | $44.33 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 3 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $86,840 | $41.75 | 2,020 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $82,780 | $39.80 | 580 | No formal educational credential |
| 5 | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $79,490 | $38.21 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | Wellhead Pumpers | $78,010 | $37.50 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $77,550 | $37.28 | 3,780 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $76,470 | $36.76 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Real Estate Sales Agents | $76,170 | $36.62 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $75,540 | $36.32 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $75,130 | $36.12 | 6,790 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $73,890 | $35.53 | 2,800 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $69,180 | $33.26 | 4,580 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $67,930 | $32.66 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Construction and Building Inspectors | $65,420 | $31.45 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Most common jobs in New Mexico
| # | Occupation | Jobs | Median pay | Hourly median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 38,910 | $28,520 | $13.71 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,250 | $28,700 | $13.80 | No formal educational credential |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 25,430 | $46,450 | $22.33 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | Retail Salespersons | 23,800 | $33,300 | $16.01 | No formal educational credential |
| 5 | Cashiers | 19,020 | $30,120 | $14.48 | No formal educational credential |
| 6 | Registered Nurses | 17,980 | $94,340 | $45.36 | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Customer Service Representatives | 16,950 | $39,030 | $18.77 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 16,540 | $35,830 | $17.22 | No formal educational credential |
| 9 | General and Operations Managers | 16,330 | $98,630 | $47.42 | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 14,360 | $36,020 | $17.32 | No formal educational credential |
| 11 | Waiters and Waitresses | 12,740 | $36,920 | $17.75 | No formal educational credential |
| 12 | Construction Laborers | 12,470 | $38,400 | $18.46 | No formal educational credential |
| 13 | Office Clerks, General | 11,880 | $37,130 | $17.85 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 11,820 | $50,500 | $24.28 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 15 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,200 | $37,230 | $17.90 | No formal educational credential |
| 16 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 9,320 | $45,760 | $22.00 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 17 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 8,970 | $35,900 | — | Some college, no degree |
| 18 | Security Guards | 8,410 | $43,320 | $20.83 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 19 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 8,330 | $62,640 | $30.11 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 20 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 8,120 | $75,900 | — | Bachelor's degree |
Jobs concentrated in New Mexico
Concentration is the location quotient: the occupation’s share of jobs in the state divided by its share nationally. 2.0× means twice as common as in the US overall.
| # | Occupation | Concentration vs. US | Jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | 14.8× | 880 | $59,570 |
| 2 | Computer Hardware Engineers | 12.3× | 5,260 | $165,350 |
| 3 | Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 10.8× | 2,600 | $64,990 |
| 4 | Wellhead Pumpers | 10.5× | 1,060 | $78,010 |
| 5 | Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 8.8× | 2,220 | $50,000 |
| 6 | Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | 8.2× | 580 | $82,780 |
| 7 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | 7.7× | 670 | $119,320 |
| 8 | Nuclear Engineers | 5.9× | 500 | $164,300 |
| 9 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | 5.2× | 880 | $53,000 |
| 10 | Physicists | 5.1× | 580 | $165,340 |
| 11 | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | 4.6× | 790 | $79,490 |
| 12 | Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | 4.2× | 990 | $45,880 |
What 130 careers pay in New Mexico
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| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $496,010 | 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $393,970 | 17 | $427,244 | $391,490 | 50 |
| OB-GYN | $259,990 | 31 | $281,948 | $292,910 | 110 |
| Psychiatrist | $227,730 | 35 | $246,964 | $281,870 | — |
| Judge | $205,400 | 8 | $222,748 | $153,990 | 250 |
| Pediatrician | $202,390 | 30 | $219,483 | $210,040 | 270 |
| Computer Engineer | $165,350 | 4 | $179,315 | $161,740 | 5,260 |
| Electrical Engineer | $158,520 | 1 | $171,908 | $120,630 | 2,560 |
| Chemical Engineer | $158,190 | 1 | $171,550 | $125,040 | 160 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $157,710 | 1 | $171,030 | $104,110 | 2,710 |
| Dentist | $155,260 | 42 | $168,373 | $170,950 | 780 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $148,550 | 14 | $161,096 | $148,080 | 350 |
| Pharmacist | $147,000 | 11 | $159,415 | $140,910 | 1,730 |
| Optometrist | $144,660 | 18 | $156,878 | $136,570 | 130 |
| Physician Assistant | $139,920 | 14 | $151,737 | $135,880 | 700 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $137,520 | 11 | $149,135 | $132,300 | 1,770 |
| Airline Pilot | $136,990 | 31 | $148,560 | $232,140 | 50 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $132,850 | 18 | $144,070 | $134,960 | 570 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $130,070 | 14 | $141,055 | $129,180 | 2,470 |
| Veterinarian | $129,390 | 18 | $140,318 | $130,100 | 460 |
| CRNA | $129,370 | 43 | $140,296 | $236,590 | — |
| Psychologist | $124,800 | 3 | $135,340 | $100,580 | — |
| Software Engineer | $124,520 | 30 | $135,037 | $135,980 | 3,960 |
| Healthcare Administrator | $124,300 | 20 | $134,798 | $123,860 | 3,150 |
| Nurse Midwife | $123,350 | 30 | $133,768 | $134,040 | 50 |
| Marketing Manager | $122,980 | 40 | $133,367 | $166,790 | 800 |
| Lawyer | $119,680 | 37 | $129,788 | $159,670 | 3,380 |
| HR Manager | $118,070 | 44 | $128,042 | $149,280 | 820 |
| School Psychologist | $110,360 | 3 | $119,681 | $95,990 | 630 |
| Meteorologist | $110,070 | 12 | $119,366 | $99,070 | 60 |
| Network Engineer | $109,080 | 39 | $118,293 | $134,050 | 420 |
| School Principal | $107,720 | 23 | $116,818 | $105,870 | 2,290 |
| Project Manager | $106,970 | 9 | $116,004 | $102,320 | 4,330 |
| Physical Therapist | $106,880 | 6 | $115,907 | $102,760 | 1,330 |
| Construction Manager | $104,550 | 35 | $113,380 | $114,990 | 2,480 |
| Civil Engineer | $103,900 | 9 | $112,675 | $100,840 | 1,350 |
| Radiation Therapist | $100,010 | 25 | $108,457 | $105,310 | 100 |
| Occupational Therapist | $99,170 | 26 | $107,546 | $100,330 | 1,030 |
| Speech-language Pathologist | $98,690 | 17 | $107,025 | $97,870 | 1,250 |
| Operations Manager | $98,630 | 37 | $106,960 | $105,770 | 16,330 |
| Commercial Pilot | $97,920 | 45 | $106,190 | $123,220 | 370 |
| Radiologist | $96,170 | 33 | $104,292 | $420,860 | 170 |
| Dental Hygienist | $95,940 | 27 | $104,043 | $98,100 | 1,420 |
| Data Scientist | $95,850 | 37 | $103,945 | $120,230 | 560 |
| Registered Nurse | $94,340 | 24 | $102,308 | $97,550 | 17,980 |
| Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN data) | $94,340 | 24 | $102,308 | $97,550 | 17,980 |
| NICU Nurse (RN data) | $94,340 | 24 | $102,308 | $97,550 | 17,980 |
| Travel Nurse (RN data) | $94,340 | 24 | $102,308 | $97,550 | 17,980 |
| ICU Nurse (RN data) | $94,340 | 24 | $102,308 | $97,550 | 17,980 |
| Pediatric Nurse (RN data) | $94,340 | 24 | $102,308 | $97,550 | 17,980 |
| Financial Advisor | $94,270 | 29 | $102,232 | $105,070 | 610 |
| Business Analyst | $93,180 | 39 | $101,050 | $101,860 | 3,910 |
| MRI Technician | $87,850 | 30 | $95,270 | $95,480 | 140 |
| Financial Analyst | $87,630 | 38 | $95,031 | $102,740 | 930 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $87,210 | 32 | $94,576 | $96,590 | 410 |
| Detective | $86,840 | 29 | $94,174 | $93,790 | 2,020 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $84,440 | 11 | $91,572 | $79,870 | 860 |
| Audiologist | $83,050 | 42 | $90,064 | $95,780 | 80 |
| Radiology Technician | $79,940 | 24 | $86,692 | $80,110 | 1,150 |
| Accountant | $78,580 | 33 | $85,217 | $83,680 | 6,300 |
| Train Conductor | $77,890 | 15 | $84,468 | $78,000 | 400 |
| School Counselor | $77,880 | 7 | $84,458 | $64,330 | 1,780 |
| Architect | $77,720 | 51 | $84,284 | $99,280 | 600 |
| Lineman | $76,470 | 47 | $82,928 | $95,320 | 1,020 |
| Real Estate Agent | $76,170 | 8 | $82,603 | $52,830 | 550 |
| High School Teacher | $75,900 | 20 | $82,310 | $72,040 | 8,120 |
| Chiropractor | $75,040 | 35 | $81,378 | $79,200 | 140 |
| Nutritionist | $74,730 | 20 | $81,042 | $76,400 | 500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,550 | 18 | $80,846 | $63,970 | 6,210 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $74,100 | 3 | $80,358 | $59,350 | 2,420 |
| Athletic Trainer | $72,440 | 5 | $78,558 | $62,520 | 150 |
| Elevator Mechanic | $71,430 | 35 | $77,463 | $109,910 | 110 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $70,630 | 11 | $76,595 | $66,940 | 160 |
| Police Officer | $69,180 | 32 | $75,023 | $76,210 | 4,580 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $68,870 | 47 | $74,687 | $82,280 | 840 |
| Marine Biologist (Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist data) | $68,220 | 35 | $73,982 | $76,780 | 170 |
| Web Developer | $68,120 | 39 | $73,873 | $92,650 | 130 |
| HR Specialist | $68,050 | 34 | $73,797 | $75,940 | 4,090 |
| Claims Adjuster | $67,930 | 45 | $73,667 | $78,000 | 1,280 |
| Forensic Scientist | $65,570 | 25 | $71,108 | $72,060 | 200 |
| TSA Officer | $63,810 | 23 | $69,199 | $66,770 | 200 |
| Loan Officer | $62,610 | 45 | $67,898 | $76,690 | 1,140 |
| Librarian | $62,530 | 31 | $67,811 | $68,270 | 580 |
| Crane Operator | $62,400 | 34 | $67,670 | $68,080 | 290 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $62,280 | 40 | $67,540 | $68,380 | 700 |
| Chef | $62,250 | 25 | $67,507 | $62,470 | 770 |
| Plumber | $61,440 | 36 | $66,629 | $63,800 | 2,830 |
| Interior Designer | $60,850 | 39 | $65,989 | $67,190 | 90 |
| Mail Carrier | $59,880 | 30 | $64,937 | $60,550 | 1,570 |
| Welder | $59,840 | 16 | $64,894 | $53,750 | 2,390 |
| Paralegal | $59,840 | 32 | $64,894 | $62,890 | 1,740 |
| Carpenter | $59,720 | 25 | $64,764 | $60,580 | 3,630 |
| LPN | $59,330 | 43 | $64,341 | $64,400 | 2,460 |
| Electrician | $58,390 | 46 | $63,321 | $63,190 | 5,020 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $57,470 | 15 | $62,324 | $51,140 | 1,400 |
| Graphic Designer | $56,730 | 36 | $61,521 | $62,960 | 850 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $55,910 | 45 | $60,632 | $61,770 | 1,740 |
| Paramedic | $55,530 | 39 | $60,220 | $60,600 | 810 |
| UX Designer | $53,300 | 44 | $57,802 | $104,000 | 200 |
| IT Support Specialist | $53,280 | 44 | $57,780 | $61,860 | 3,290 |
| Surgical Technician | $51,780 | 48 | $56,153 | $64,650 | 540 |
| Truck Driver | $50,500 | 49 | $54,765 | $58,640 | 11,820 |
| Mortician | $50,380 | 27 | $54,635 | $55,010 | 100 |
| HVAC Technician | $50,270 | 47 | $54,516 | $61,010 | 1,950 |
| Correctional Officer | $47,940 | 40 | $51,989 | $58,940 | 2,740 |
| Garbage Collector | $47,660 | 30 | $51,685 | $49,690 | 1,070 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $47,360 | 51 | $51,360 | $62,930 | 2,160 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $47,340 | 48 | $51,338 | $74,310 | 400 |
| Auto Mechanic | $47,300 | 43 | $51,295 | $50,620 | 5,080 |
| Esthetician | $47,230 | 15 | $51,219 | $45,330 | 370 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $46,630 | 19 | $50,568 | $45,750 | 2,550 |
| Bus Driver | $45,610 | 41 | $49,462 | $59,050 | 580 |
| Insurance Agent | $45,180 | 51 | $48,996 | $62,280 | 2,200 |
| Vet Tech | $44,790 | 34 | $48,573 | $47,380 | 890 |
| Personal Trainer | $44,680 | 28 | $48,454 | $47,160 | 1,030 |
| Dental Assistant | $44,400 | 44 | $48,150 | $48,070 | 2,150 |
| Phlebotomist | $42,910 | 31 | $46,534 | $45,230 | 760 |
| Private Investigator | $41,600 | 46 | $45,113 | $51,220 | — |
| Firefighter | $41,590 | 43 | $45,103 | $59,280 | 2,420 |
| CNA | $39,390 | 30 | $42,717 | $42,260 | 4,750 |
| Medical Assistant | $39,230 | 45 | $42,543 | $45,690 | 5,400 |
| Barber | $39,100 | 14 | $42,402 | $38,210 | 50 |
| Construction Worker | $38,400 | 47 | $41,643 | $47,120 | 12,470 |
| Massage Therapist | $37,840 | 48 | $41,036 | $58,450 | 360 |
| Cosmetologist | $37,750 | 12 | $40,938 | $35,790 | 1,230 |
| EMT | $37,550 | 41 | $40,721 | $44,470 | 1,260 |
| Bartender | $36,980 | 15 | $40,103 | $34,340 | 3,790 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $36,720 | 48 | $39,821 | $47,700 | 300 |
| Substitute Teacher | $36,400 | 32 | $39,474 | $41,670 | 3,510 |
| Nail Technician | $25,720 | 49 | $27,892 | $35,760 | — |
BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates; adjusted with BEA regional price parities (2024). Rank among states: 1 = highest median of the states with published data.