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340 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in New Mexico (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 340 occupations in New Mexico with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Emergency Medicine Physicians at $405,130/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

340
Jobs Over $50K

$405,130

#1: Emergency Medicine Physicians

$86,897

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

342,910

Workers in These Jobs

All 340 Jobs Paying Over $50K in New Mexico

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

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$405,130	$360,410	340
2	Anesthesiologists	$393,970	$325,930	50
3	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$259,990	$278,630	110
4	Family Medicine Physicians	$228,040	$238,170	650
5	Psychiatrists	$227,730	$238,260	N/A
6	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$215,120	$215,540	2,270
7	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$205,400	$166,270	250
8	Podiatrists	$202,690	$179,300	60
9	Pediatricians, General	$202,390	$216,420	270
10	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$165,690	$173,530	490
11	Materials Engineers	$165,600	$173,000	450
12	Computer Hardware Engineers	$165,350	$163,890	5,260
13	Physicists	$165,340	$176,680	580
14	Nuclear Engineers	$164,300	$180,290	500
15	Electrical Engineers	$158,520	$155,400	2,560
16	Chemical Engineers	$158,190	$147,420	160
17	Mechanical Engineers	$157,710	$152,430	2,710
18	Dentists, General	$155,260	$185,010	780
19	Air Traffic Controllers	$148,550	$140,280	350
20	Pharmacists	$147,000	$143,050	1,730
21	Emergency Management Directors	$145,550	$140,730	170
22	Optometrists	$144,660	$153,180	130
23	Physician Assistants	$139,920	$134,670	700
24	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$137,730	$154,800	1,500
25	Nurse Practitioners	$137,520	$143,510	1,770
26	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$136,990	$141,570	50
27	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$136,990	$144,540	1,110
28	Purchasing Managers	$134,790	$138,720	240
29	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$134,600	$183,680	1,430
30	Financial Managers	$133,700	$147,820	2,530
31	Aerospace Engineers	$132,850	$141,430	570
32	Information Security Analysts	$130,070	$142,450	2,470
33	Veterinarians	$129,390	$138,880	460
34	Nurse Anesthetists	$129,370	$149,980	N/A
35	Industrial Engineers	$128,090	$130,630	1,140
36	Chemists	$126,960	$128,630	280
37	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$124,800	$122,330	N/A
38	Industrial Production Managers	$124,670	$138,740	670
39	Software Developers	$124,520	$126,620	3,960
40	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$124,390	$137,360	40
41	Medical and Health Services Managers	$124,300	$134,280	3,150
42	Training and Development Managers	$124,290	$122,420	180
43	Chief Executives	$123,500	$152,720	100
44	Nurse Midwives	$123,350	$122,130	50
45	Marketing Managers	$122,980	$130,660	800
46	Lawyers	$119,680	$138,250	3,380
47	Sales Engineers	$119,420	$125,470	80
48	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$119,320	$110,820	670
49	Human Resources Managers	$118,070	$129,270	820
50	Database Architects	$117,950	$122,200	120
51	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$116,580	$122,520	450
52	Public Relations Managers	$115,260	$127,030	250
53	Sales Managers	$114,080	$127,850	1,750
54	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$111,270	$101,010	50
55	School Psychologists	$110,360	$115,950	630
56	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$110,180	$115,810	40
57	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$110,070	$112,920	60
58	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,020	$115,090	60
59	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$109,480	$119,240	1,160
60	Computer Network Architects	$109,080	$108,650	420
61	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,850	$108,330	70
62	Environmental Engineers	$108,360	$123,800	500
63	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,290	$107,490	80
64	Facilities Managers	$108,110	$121,350	390
65	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$107,720	$112,330	2,290
66	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,990	$97,520	50
67	Project Management Specialists	$106,970	$117,000	4,330
68	Physical Therapists	$106,880	$110,060	1,330
69	Power Plant Operators	$105,510	$99,890	130
70	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,410	$108,260	290
71	Administrative Services Managers	$104,790	$112,370	N/A
72	Construction Managers	$104,550	$115,100	2,480
73	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,510	$101,460	40
74	Civil Engineers	$103,900	$111,300	1,350
75	Fundraising Managers	$101,680	$119,270	70
76	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$101,420	$106,320	660
77	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$101,330	$98,870	390
78	Gambling Managers	$101,260	$104,710	70
79	Boilermakers	$101,200	$92,140	300
80	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$100,410	$85,860	140
81	Radiation Therapists	$100,010	$99,010	100
82	Petroleum Engineers	$99,900	$110,040	260
83	Occupational Therapists	$99,170	$101,800	1,030
84	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,820	$105,120	150
85	Speech-Language Pathologists	$98,690	$102,370	1,250
86	General and Operations Managers	$98,630	$118,750	16,330
87	Database Administrators	$98,450	$101,190	570
88	Logisticians	$98,430	$98,540	850
89	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$98,400	$97,960	70
90	Computer Systems Analysts	$98,220	$102,690	2,290
91	Commercial Pilots	$97,920	$114,690	370
92	Gas Plant Operators	$97,660	$91,050	300
93	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$97,560	$92,890	320
94	Hydrologists	$97,470	$105,700	100
95	Radiologists	$96,170	$127,900	170
96	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$96,070	$92,370	1,000
97	Dental Hygienists	$95,940	$94,890	1,420
98	Data Scientists	$95,850	$94,160	560
99	Technical Writers	$94,970	$99,160	420
100	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$94,640	$106,020	340
101	Registered Nurses	$94,340	$95,290	17,980
102	Personal Financial Advisors	$94,270	$151,100	610
103	Avionics Technicians	$94,020	$87,990	N/A
104	Management Analysts	$93,180	$97,450	3,910
105	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$92,200	$94,900	1,320
106	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$91,500	$88,870	140
107	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$90,790	$92,000	1,220
108	Millwrights	$90,230	$92,390	60
109	Mechanical Drafters	$89,940	$98,460	90
110	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$89,060	$92,150	30
111	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$88,530	$94,290	160
112	Locomotive Engineers	$88,330	$86,590	440
113	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$87,850	$88,220	140
114	Financial and Investment Analysts	$87,630	$98,910	930
115	Budget Analysts	$87,360	$91,530	740
116	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$87,310	$108,780	980
117	Financial Risk Specialists	$87,260	$90,660	180
118	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$87,210	$89,390	410
119	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$86,840	$84,880	2,020
120	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$86,630	$92,050	940
121	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,240	$93,100	80
122	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$84,510	$88,980	840
123	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$84,440	$81,630	860
124	Statisticians	$84,330	$85,780	230
125	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,980	$96,210	410
126	Labor Relations Specialists	$83,770	$88,560	120
127	Computer Programmers	$83,750	$91,280	600
128	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,700	$108,070	120
129	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,600	$98,170	100
130	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$83,540	$93,060	340
131	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$83,470	$81,070	30
132	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$83,370	$72,100	80
133	Audiologists	$83,050	$89,040	80
134	Funeral Home Managers	$82,850	$87,190	60
135	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$82,780	$80,120	580
136	Social and Community Service Managers	$81,290	$88,700	1,150
137	Instructional Coordinators	$80,870	$84,680	510
138	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$80,800	$99,950	140
139	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,640	$94,060	40
140	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$80,590	$80,670	420
141	Operations Research Analysts	$80,360	$93,860	510
142	Real Estate Brokers	$80,340	$96,320	N/A
143	Epidemiologists	$79,980	$83,680	80
144	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$79,940	$79,810	1,150
145	Hydrologic Technicians	$79,710	$80,330	50
146	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$79,580	$87,630	40
147	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$79,490	$87,870	790
148	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,440	$96,820	200
149	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,380	$75,960	320
150	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$79,200	$80,930	70
151	Food Scientists and Technologists	$79,130	$76,070	30
152	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,090	$77,580	40
153	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$78,960	$68,700	80
154	Accountants and Auditors	$78,580	$84,320	6,300
155	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$78,310	$77,180	N/A
156	Wellhead Pumpers	$78,010	$78,290	1,060
157	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$77,890	$75,150	400
158	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$77,880	$75,480	1,780
159	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,740	$89,920	50
160	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$77,720	$81,770	600
161	Urban and Regional Planners	$77,710	$78,340	270
162	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$77,550	$81,320	3,780
163	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$77,020	$71,550	300
164	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$76,940	$74,670	2,150
165	Conservation Scientists	$76,800	$79,030	330
166	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$76,740	$83,950	2,250
167	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$76,470	$74,530	1,020
168	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$76,420	$74,740	880
169	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$76,350	$67,590	270
170	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,240	$82,990	380
171	Real Estate Sales Agents	$76,170	$85,520	550
172	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$75,900	$72,920	8,120
173	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$75,540	$86,290	880
174	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$75,240	$73,110	4,260
175	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$75,130	$80,930	6,790
176	Chiropractors	$75,040	$80,610	140
177	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$74,730	$72,860	500
178	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$74,550	$72,170	6,210
179	Hearing Aid Specialists	$74,510	$66,390	40
180	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$74,480	$77,170	100
181	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$74,440	$72,820	1,090
182	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$74,380	$71,000	950
183	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$74,340	$79,270	420
184	Surveyors	$74,230	$75,490	290
185	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$74,100	$76,370	2,420
186	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$73,890	$74,010	2,800
187	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$72,760	$67,130	50
188	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$72,610	$73,430	N/A
189	Athletic Trainers	$72,440	$70,060	150
190	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$72,340	$68,780	100
191	Credit Analysts	$72,160	$80,310	90
192	Landscape Architects	$71,990	$70,540	50
193	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,720	$81,140	60
194	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$71,430	$80,170	110
195	Marriage and Family Therapists	$70,630	$71,940	160
196	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,950	$71,100	210
197	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,820	$73,580	40
198	Soil and Plant Scientists	$69,480	$76,290	90
199	Foresters	$69,240	$72,920	50
200	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$69,180	$66,700	4,580
201	Airfield Operations Specialists	$69,090	$72,550	50
202	Respiratory Therapists	$68,870	$73,720	840
203	Public Relations Specialists	$68,700	$75,750	1,130
204	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$68,220	$73,400	170
205	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$68,180	$71,400	230
206	Web Developers	$68,120	$72,930	130
207	Human Resources Specialists	$68,050	$75,140	4,090
208	Compliance Officers	$67,990	$76,920	2,400
209	Financial Examiners	$67,950	$75,640	220
210	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$67,930	$70,890	1,280
211	Cost Estimators	$67,590	$71,890	900
212	Rail Car Repairers	$67,550	$71,610	120
213	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$67,520	$73,320	320
214	Lodging Managers	$67,320	$71,270	370
215	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$67,100	$73,930	340
216	Historians	$66,790	$72,850	40
217	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$66,750	$67,290	100
218	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,550	$72,210	400
219	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$66,460	$70,060	N/A
220	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,450	$82,010	230
221	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$66,010	$65,620	270
222	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$66,000	$66,670	620
223	Healthcare Social Workers	$65,930	$67,170	1,200
224	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$65,650	$74,410	190
225	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$65,640	$69,720	800
226	Forensic Science Technicians	$65,570	$70,830	200
227	Fundraisers	$65,440	$68,540	330
228	Construction and Building Inspectors	$65,420	$70,180	800
229	Food Service Managers	$65,210	$76,610	1,410
230	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$65,110	$71,640	100
231	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$64,990	$71,680	2,600
232	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,830	$71,440	290
233	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$64,680	$66,440	160
234	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$64,640	$74,660	2,520
235	Computer Network Support Specialists	$64,550	$73,400	1,300
236	Editors	$64,250	$70,400	230
237	Clergy	$64,100	$66,370	270
238	Insurance Underwriters	$64,000	$71,970	100
239	Transportation Security Screeners	$63,810	$59,530	200
240	Curators	$63,690	$62,670	140
241	Transportation Inspectors	$63,690	$69,420	230
242	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$63,630	$65,540	1,470
243	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$63,600	$65,740	1,100
244	Interpreters and Translators	$63,550	$66,340	360
245	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$63,380	$68,970	530
246	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$63,090	$63,020	70
247	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$62,970	$67,230	70
248	Training and Development Specialists	$62,900	$69,890	2,190
249	Farm and Home Management Educators	$62,730	$67,040	160
250	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$62,710	$70,860	110
251	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$62,640	$65,850	8,330
252	Medical Equipment Repairers	$62,640	$65,940	200
253	Loan Officers	$62,610	$75,410	1,140
254	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$62,530	$65,900	580
255	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,440	$65,390	710
256	Crane and Tower Operators	$62,400	$63,550	290
257	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$62,330	$70,810	500
258	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$62,330	$65,850	580
259	Physical Therapist Assistants	$62,280	$62,000	700
260	Chefs and Head Cooks	$62,250	$67,080	770
261	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$62,230	$68,760	1,410
262	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$62,150	$53,290	2,620
263	Surgical Assistants	$62,010	$62,530	130
264	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$61,950	$67,090	1,610
265	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$61,880	$69,770	3,790
266	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$61,440	$61,790	2,830
267	Survey Researchers	$61,380	$67,260	130
268	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$61,320	$70,330	3,660
269	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,280	$70,270	480
270	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,170	$67,250	130
271	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$60,910	$63,230	170
272	Interior Designers	$60,850	$70,320	90
273	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$60,850	$87,070	1,690
274	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$60,670	$63,550	2,780
275	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$60,490	$77,800	1,070
276	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$60,140	$62,580	100
277	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$60,140	$61,020	170
278	Postal Service Clerks	$59,970	$59,580	660
279	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,880	$62,250	1,570
280	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$59,840	$61,530	1,740
281	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$59,840	$63,720	2,390
282	Carpenters	$59,720	$57,430	3,630
283	Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	$59,570	$57,140	880
284	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$59,520	$57,150	N/A
285	Machinists	$59,440	$60,960	690
286	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$59,330	$58,630	2,460
287	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$59,120	$62,420	530
288	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$58,920	$61,940	80
289	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$58,470	$59,420	350
290	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$58,430	$67,920	820
291	Electricians	$58,390	$59,620	5,020
292	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$58,350	$58,080	630
293	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$58,130	$59,840	350
294	Health Education Specialists	$57,990	$62,290	660
295	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$57,940	$60,450	480
296	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$57,800	$57,370	1,400
297	Medical Records Specialists	$57,470	$56,380	1,400
298	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$57,230	$58,560	330
299	Graphic Designers	$56,730	$57,870	850
300	Sheet Metal Workers	$56,720	$59,950	640
301	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$56,670	$54,960	100
302	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$56,260	$60,460	190
303	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$56,210	$57,730	610
304	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$56,160	$63,790	2,990
305	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$55,910	$59,650	1,740
306	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$55,790	$59,750	3,250
307	Paramedics	$55,530	$63,150	810
308	Chemical Technicians	$55,120	$62,270	250
309	Helpers--Extraction Workers	$54,840	$56,070	130
310	Community Health Workers	$54,830	$56,180	610
311	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$54,610	$64,650	170
312	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$54,080	$59,100	260
313	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$54,000	$61,400	80
314	Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	$53,960	$49,270	250
315	Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$53,930	$52,170	100
316	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$53,900	$57,140	580
317	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	$53,440	$55,550	680
318	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$53,300	$66,150	200
319	Computer User Support Specialists	$53,280	$55,660	3,290
320	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$53,230	$53,380	820
321	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$53,120	$55,150	N/A
322	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$53,000	$54,640	790
323	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$53,000	$58,890	880
324	Carpet Installers	$52,700	$52,690	60
325	Agricultural Inspectors	$52,450	$53,930	170
326	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$52,000	$54,810	5,520
327	Surgical Technologists	$51,780	$58,580	540
328	New Accounts Clerks	$51,380	$47,990	150
329	Procurement Clerks	$51,080	$52,770	460
330	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$50,820	$53,390	350
331	Social Science Research Assistants	$50,640	$66,400	50
332	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$50,550	$56,140	530
333	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$50,500	$53,100	11,820
334	Credit Counselors	$50,390	$56,120	200
335	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$50,380	$52,280	100
336	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$50,270	$55,330	1,950
337	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$50,260	$50,960	60
338	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$50,230	$57,740	690
339	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$50,160	$56,320	220
340	Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	$50,000	$52,010	2,220

New Mexico High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in New Mexico are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Architecture & Engineering, and Management fields.

57.8% of all tracked occupations in NM earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,000/year (Roustabouts, Oil and Gas), while the top earner makes $405,130/year.

New Mexico ranks #42 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in New Mexico?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 340 occupations in New Mexico with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 57.8% of all tracked occupations in NM.

What is the highest paying job in New Mexico?

The highest paying occupation in New Mexico is Emergency Medicine Physicians with a median salary of $405,130 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in New Mexico?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in New Mexico is $50,000/year (Roustabouts, Oil and Gas). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in New Mexico?

The average median salary among all 340 occupations that pay over $50K in New Mexico is $86,897 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics