Median DOL Salary
$114,585
Total DOL Filings
197
Companies Hiring
58
Cost of Living Index
94.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Hobbs, NM$114,585
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Hobbs, NM is 88.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Hobbs
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Municipal Schools | 42 | $47,500 | Other | |
| Grandison Management | 20 | $68,786 | Other | |
| Health Carousel LLC | 16 | $54,080 | Other | |
| Familia Dental HOB LLC | 16 | $197,000 | Other | |
| APOGEE MEDICAL GROUP, NEW MEXICO, PC | 13 | $250,000 | Other | |
| Pecos Valley of New Mexico, LLC | 8 | $230,000 | Other | |
| Care Dental Hobbs LLC | 7 | $180,000 | Other | |
| Nor-Lea Hospital District | 7 | $172,503 | Other | |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHWEST | 6 | $45,000 | Other | |
| Nor Lea Hospital District | 5 | $300,000 | Other | |
| HEALTH CAROUSEL II LLC | 4 | $60,330 | Other | |
| United Supermarkets, LLC | 4 | $133,120 | Other | |
| Bakhti Enterprises LLC | 3 | $77,700 | Other | |
| LEA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, LLC | 3 | $55,349 | Other | |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. | 3 | $130,300 | Other | |
| SHINE DENTAL LLC | 3 | $180,000 | Other | |
| Compass, Inc | 2 | $90,887 | Other | |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | 2 | $99,389 | Other | |
| INTERCONTINENTAL POTASH CORP. (USA) | 2 | $420,000 | Other | |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 2 | $60,320 | Other | |
| MECA, LLC | 2 | $68,640 | Other | |
| Albertsons LLC | 2 | $126,880 | Other | |
| TDS BROADBAND LLC | 2 | $109,928 | Other | |
| Baker Hughes Company | 2 | $95,000 | Other | |
| RN STAFF INC. | 2 | $57,730 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Hobbs
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $180,000 | +4.8% | 17 |
| Pharmacists | $136,760 | -0.6% | 9 |
| Physical Therapists | $68,931 | -31.8% | 19 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - New Mexico
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for New Mexico.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $237,950 | 230 |
| Podiatrists | $227,130 | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $215,730 | 1,790 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $214,810 | N/A |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $210,370 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $178,120 | N/A |
| Physicists | $175,960 | 770 |
| Dentists, General | $171,730 | 660 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $165,540 | 90 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $164,340 | 240 |
Salary Trend in Hobbs, NM
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Hobbs, NM has a cost of living index of 94.0, which is 6% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $106,383 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $180,000 | $191,489 |
| Pharmacists | $136,760 | $145,489 |
| Physical Therapists | $68,931 | $73,331 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.