Comprehensive salary overview for New Mexico based on 838,310 workers across 623 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in New Mexico based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatricians, General | $237,950 | $248,350 | 230 |
| 2 | Podiatrists | $227,130 | $191,220 | 60 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $215,730 | $209,730 | 1,790 |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $214,810 | $212,860 | N/A |
| 5 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $210,370 | $207,820 | 50 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $178,120 | $178,400 | N/A |
| 7 | Physicists | $175,960 | $185,650 | 770 |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $171,730 | $191,570 | 660 |
| 9 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $165,540 | $157,650 | 90 |
| 10 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $164,340 | $145,110 | 240 |
| 11 | Optometrists | $154,630 | $156,800 | 140 |
| 12 | Chief Executives | $148,790 | $163,510 | 360 |
| 13 | Chemical Engineers | $147,290 | $150,610 | 80 |
| 14 | Air Traffic Controllers | $145,290 | $136,090 | 360 |
| 15 | Electrical Engineer | $143,850 | $144,120 | 1,580 |
| 16 | Engineers, All Other | $142,520 | $143,530 | 1,720 |
| 17 | Mechanical Engineer | $141,490 | $135,530 | 1,690 |
| 18 | Nuclear Engineers | $140,070 | $162,090 | 1,160 |
| 19 | Physician Assistants | $139,990 | $144,080 | 640 |
| 20 | Aerospace Engineers | $139,770 | $141,350 | 1,940 |
| 21 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,330 | $155,900 | 1,410 |
| 22 | Nurse Practitioners | $138,440 | $136,620 | 1,870 |
| 23 | Pharmacist | $137,600 | $135,670 | 1,770 |
| 24 | Chemists | $134,370 | $129,290 | 210 |
| 25 | Airline Pilot | $134,110 | $165,500 | 70 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in New Mexico by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $26,710 | 340 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,140 | 520 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $27,270 | 100 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,390 | 37,360 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,910 | 3,320 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,140 | 1,730 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,150 | 1,380 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $28,210 | 40 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,570 | 700 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,650 | 23,990 |
The most common jobs in New Mexico by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 37,360 | $27,390 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 24,510 | $42,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 23,990 | $28,650 |
| Retail Salespersons | 23,260 | $31,360 |
| Cashiers | 19,790 | $29,230 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 18,520 | $38,060 |
| Registered Nurse | 17,510 | $88,260 |
| General and Operations Managers | 16,550 | $100,200 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 15,800 | $35,670 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 14,560 | $33,640 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.