DOL Median (New Mexico)
$41,509
vs National
-35.6%
National: $64,490BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,158
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,509
-35.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,490
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Urban and Regional Planners in New Mexico earns $41,509 in nominal terms, which is 35.6% below the national average of $64,490. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,158 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Mexico
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | $60,174 | 1 |
| CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, PLANNING DEPARTMENT | $47,507 | 2 |
| Consensus Planning, Inc. | $46,000 | 3 |
| CITY OF LAS CRUCES | $37,018 | 3 |
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How much does a Urban and Regional Planners make in New Mexico?
The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in New Mexico is $41,509 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Urban and Regional Planners?
A Urban and Regional Planners in New Mexico earns 35.6% less than the national median of $64,490, or $44,158 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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