Median DOL Salary
$74,587
Total DOL Filings
58
Companies Hiring
14
Cost of Living Index
94.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Silver City, NM$74,587
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Silver City, NM is 22.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Silver City
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western New Mexico University | 26 | $57,573 | Other | |
| Pinnacle Staffing Solutions, LLC | 13 | $68,000 | Other | |
| Albertsons LLC | 4 | $126,880 | Other | |
| Health Carousel LLC | 3 | $54,080 | Other | |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 2 | $60,320 | Other | |
| Hidalgo Medical Services Inc | 2 | $190,000 | Other | |
| AlbertsonÃs LLC | 1 | $141,180 | Other | |
| K & R INFORMATICS LLC | 1 | $60,000 | Other | |
| HEALTH CAROUSEL II LLC | 1 | $60,330 | Other | |
| ESS HOSPITALIST LLC | 1 | $229,000 | Other | |
| Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company | 1 | $84,150 | Other | |
| GUADALUPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC. | 1 | $43,000 | Other | |
| SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 | 1 | $44,000 | Other | |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. | 1 | $130,300 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Silver City
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $127,400 | -7.4% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $58,240 | -42.4% | 6 |
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 Silver City, NM
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Silver City, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $127,400 | $135,532 |
| Physical Therapists | $58,240 | $61,957 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Silver City, NM stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Silver City, 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.