69 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in New Mexico (2024)

There are 69 occupations in New Mexico with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Pediatricians, General at $228,760/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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69
Jobs Over $100K

$228,760

#1: Pediatricians, General

$127,265

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

51,260

Workers in These Jobs

All 69 Jobs Paying Over $100K in New Mexico

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Pediatricians, General	$228,760	$225,630	180
2	Family Medicine Physicians	$226,990	$221,010	630
3	Nurse Anesthetists	$220,080	$212,950	270
4	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$192,820	$193,790	50
5	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$184,300	$203,850	1,790
6	Dentists, General	$182,250	$190,530	840
7	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$172,190	$170,070	N/A
8	Physicists	$171,670	$180,600	770
9	Podiatrists	$162,620	$152,490	50
10	Optometrists	$155,060	$146,280	130
11	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$154,960	$128,370	280
12	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$149,990	$146,000	100
13	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$139,270	$126,660	160
14	Chemical Engineers	$139,130	$146,420	90
15	Air Traffic Controllers	$136,510	$129,180	350
16	Electrical Engineers	$135,880	$135,310	1,720
17	Pharmacists	$134,890	$131,420	1,950
18	Engineers, All Other	$134,650	$134,140	2,180
19	Mechanical Engineers	$133,660	$129,110	1,870
20	Nurse Practitioners	$133,090	$136,770	1,480
21	Aerospace Engineers	$132,340	$132,740	N/A
22	Nuclear Engineers	$132,320	$147,350	1,190
23	Physician Assistants	$131,930	$133,140	530
24	Purchasing Managers	$131,600	$131,470	180
25	Information Security Analysts	$130,070	$127,860	1,680
26	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$128,730	$140,550	1,430
27	Petroleum Engineers	$128,070	$130,850	380
28	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$127,230	$125,520	810
29	Software Developers	$126,560	$125,860	4,270
30	Database Architects	$126,000	$118,590	180
31	Physical Scientists, All Other	$123,760	$124,900	230
32	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$123,530	$137,610	80
33	Psychologists, All Other	$121,740	$102,950	100
34	Managers, All Other	$118,190	$129,720	3,330
35	Marketing Managers	$116,290	$132,390	460
36	Nurse Midwives	$115,390	$116,780	60
37	Financial Managers	$115,000	$128,820	2,590
38	Human Resources Managers	$114,980	$124,620	600
39	Veterinarians	$112,970	$121,430	430
40	Medical and Health Services Managers	$112,810	$130,790	2,600
41	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$111,230	$139,460	30
42	Natural Sciences Managers	$110,850	$125,110	420
43	Industrial Production Managers	$109,940	$124,550	600
44	Computer Network Architects	$109,500	$114,400	750
45	Emergency Management Directors	$108,150	$118,110	130
46	Industrial Engineers	$107,710	$115,500	800
47	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,950	$99,340	30
48	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,740	$106,170	60
49	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$105,150	$112,630	270
50	Public Relations Managers	$105,090	$124,230	120
51	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$105,060	$99,820	60
52	Sales Managers	$105,010	$122,870	1,110
53	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,620	$96,850	60
54	Nuclear Technicians	$104,480	$98,520	N/A
55	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,090	$97,340	90
56	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$103,420	$112,380	1,020
57	Speech-Language Pathologists	$102,890	$100,470	1,060
58	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,680	$103,440	240
59	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$102,600	$94,280	N/A
60	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,500	$158,450	1,890
61	Administrative Services Managers	$101,340	$111,720	1,550
62	School Psychologists	$100,980	$106,940	550
63	Chemists	$100,900	$103,500	170
64	Radiologists	$100,650	$215,840	540
65	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,450	$102,160	60
66	Physical Therapists	$100,450	$98,290	1,370
67	Budget Analysts	$100,350	$93,550	630
68	Environmental Engineers	$100,200	$113,280	220
69	Civil Engineers	$100,090	$106,030	1,410

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New Mexico High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in New Mexico are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

11.2% of all tracked occupations in NM earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,090/year (Civil Engineers), while the top earner makes $228,760/year.

New Mexico ranks #25 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in New Mexico?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 69 occupations in New Mexico with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 11.2% of all tracked occupations in NM.

What is the highest paying job in New Mexico?

The highest paying occupation in New Mexico is Pediatricians, General with a median salary of $228,760 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in New Mexico?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in New Mexico is $100,090/year (Civil Engineers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in New Mexico?

The average median salary among all 69 occupations that pay over $100K in New Mexico is $127,265 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in New Mexico?

High-paying jobs in New Mexico typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics