147 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in New Mexico (2024)

There are 147 occupations in New Mexico with a median salary above $75K 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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147
Jobs Over $75K

$228,760

#1: Pediatricians, General

$104,240

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

137,570

Workers in These Jobs

All 147 Jobs Paying Over $75K 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
70	Power Plant Operators	$99,920	$84,110	160
71	Facilities Managers	$99,540	$102,000	530
72	General and Operations Managers	$98,990	$120,760	17,200
73	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$98,880	$123,060	550
74	Lawyers	$97,240	$117,340	3,590
75	Occupational Therapists	$96,870	$100,740	910
76	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$96,790	$98,400	1,990
77	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$95,490	$93,800	50
78	Dental Hygienists	$95,120	$92,100	1,110
79	Computer Occupations, All Other	$94,990	$98,190	980
80	Construction Managers	$93,370	$101,050	1,270
81	Hydrologists	$91,980	$91,120	110
82	Project Management Specialists	$91,960	$101,530	5,030
83	Training and Development Managers	$91,250	$107,200	90
84	Astronomers	$91,040	$94,900	40
85	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$90,690	$92,340	130
86	Database Administrators	$90,610	$96,950	580
87	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$90,000	$87,300	50
88	Commercial Pilots	$89,900	$105,330	300
89	Computer Systems Analysts	$88,440	$95,890	2,480
90	Data Scientists	$87,020	$88,720	380
91	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$86,760	$91,240	460
92	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$85,570	$82,700	1,810
93	Biological Scientists, All Other	$85,130	$82,840	320
94	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$84,060	$75,270	110
95	Gambling Managers	$84,020	$103,360	60
96	Registered Nurses	$83,970	$92,140	18,030
97	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$83,870	$82,650	290
98	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$83,710	$82,190	150
99	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$83,460	$77,410	540
100	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$83,060	$85,060	130
101	Logisticians	$83,050	$91,370	910
102	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$83,040	$79,430	260
103	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$82,830	$86,500	190
104	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,540	$90,770	60
105	Credit Analysts	$82,490	$84,240	90
106	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$82,140	$81,210	1,380
107	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,920	$83,190	80
108	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,830	$86,820	170
109	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$81,640	$92,530	280
110	Management Analysts	$81,620	$85,070	3,090
111	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$81,580	$86,520	50
112	Labor Relations Specialists	$81,570	$78,020	140
113	Education Administrators, All Other	$81,520	$88,870	N/A
114	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$81,250	$89,510	940
115	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$81,010	$78,520	300
116	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$80,940	$70,080	110
117	Financial and Investment Analysts	$80,900	$90,340	810
118	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,720	$88,600	440
119	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$80,540	$70,610	90
120	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,330	$77,690	120
121	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$80,000	$84,300	1,040
122	Chiropractors	$79,960	$76,840	120
123	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$79,670	$78,140	170
124	Audiologists	$79,450	$81,880	130
125	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,380	$83,040	150
126	Computer Programmers	$79,280	$81,330	830
127	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$79,030	$85,880	620
128	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,740	$72,850	270
129	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$78,590	$77,700	1,150
130	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$78,420	$80,270	90
131	Personal Financial Advisors	$78,370	$148,440	680
132	Gas Plant Operators	$78,220	$77,920	250
133	Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$78,170	$69,140	100
134	Mechanical Drafters	$78,140	$80,050	120
135	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$77,690	$82,100	1,090
136	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,500	$89,950	30
137	Soil and Plant Scientists	$77,180	$68,780	140
138	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$76,470	$78,940	30
139	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,360	$89,980	230
140	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$76,240	$74,850	200
141	Financial Risk Specialists	$75,840	$88,330	160
142	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$75,820	$77,150	490
143	Social and Community Service Managers	$75,630	$80,380	1,150
144	Hearing Aid Specialists	$75,430	$79,600	60
145	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$75,140	$79,590	7,210
146	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$75,040	$78,770	480
147	Technical Writers	$75,040	$76,640	380

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New Mexico High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in New Mexico are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

23.8% of all tracked occupations in NM earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,040/year (Technical Writers), while the top earner makes $228,760/year.

New Mexico ranks #35 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in New Mexico?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 147 occupations in New Mexico with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 23.8% 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 $75K+ list in New Mexico?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in New Mexico is $75,040/year (Technical Writers). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in New Mexico?

The average median salary among all 147 occupations that pay over $75K in New Mexico is $104,240 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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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 $75K 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