Median DOL Salary
$82,350
Total DOL Filings
82
Companies Hiring
9
Cost of Living Index
94.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
PORTALES, NM$82,350
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in PORTALES, NM is 35.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in PORTALES
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University | 66 | $50,645 | Other | |
| ROOSEVELT GENERAL HOSPITAL | 8 | $200,000 | Other | |
| LA CASA DE BUENA SALUD | 4 | $190,000 | Other | |
| LA CASA FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | 2 | $200,000 | Other | |
| DAIRICONCEPTS, LP | 1 | $88,894 | Other | |
| Intel Corporation | 1 | $97,408 | Other | |
| Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. | 1 | $115,000 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 1 | $90,646 | Staffing |
Highest-Paying Occupations in PORTALES
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $50,490 | -37.4% | 5 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $48,190 | -22.9% | 5 |
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 PORTALES, NM
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
PORTALES, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $50,490 | $53,713 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $48,190 | $51,266 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how PORTALES, NM stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in PORTALES, NM
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.