New Mexico Salaries
Occupation wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Occupations Tracked
35
with wage data
Avg. Median Salary
$163,569
across all occupations
Top Salary
$237,950
Pediatricians, General
Highest Paying Jobs in New Mexico
| # | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatricians, General | $237,950 |
| 2 | Podiatrists | $227,130 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $215,730 |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $214,810 |
| 5 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $210,370 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $178,120 |
| 7 | Physicists | $175,960 |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $171,730 |
| 9 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $165,540 |
| 10 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $164,340 |
| 11 | Optometrists | $154,630 |
| 12 | Chief Executives | $148,790 |
| 13 | Chemical Engineers | $147,290 |
| 14 | Air Traffic Controllers | $145,290 |
| 15 | Electrical Engineers | $143,850 |
| 16 | Engineers, All Other | $142,520 |
| 17 | Mechanical Engineers | $141,490 |
| 18 | Nuclear Engineers | $140,070 |
| 19 | Physician Assistants | $139,990 |
| 20 | Aerospace Engineers | $139,770 |
| 21 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,330 |
| 22 | Nurse Practitioners | $138,440 |
| 23 | Pharmacists | $137,600 |
| 24 | Chemists | $134,370 |
| 25 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $134,110 |
Lowest Paying Jobs in New Mexico
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $26,710 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,140 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $27,270 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,390 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,910 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,140 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,150 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $28,210 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,570 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,650 |