State Median Salary
$91,155
Total DOL Filings
9,012
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
94.0
National average = 100
New Mexico vs National Average
New Mexico
$91,155
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
New Mexico median DOL salary is +84.2% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in New Mexico
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 3,484 | $90,235 | Speridian Technologies, LLC |
| Santa Fe, NM | 934 | $74,996 | Santa Fe Public Schools |
| Los Alamos, NM | 740 | $92,611 | LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC |
| Las Cruces, NM | 532 | $115,366 | New Mexico State University |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 436 | $139,772 | Intel Corporation |
| Gallup, NM | 254 | $58,860 | GALLUP MCKINLEY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Roswell, NM | 237 | $149,459 | APOGEE MEDICAL GROUP, NEW MEXICO, PC |
| Hobbs, NM | 197 | $114,585 | Hobbs Municipal Schools |
| Carlsbad, NM | 159 | $109,676 | Management Health Systems, LLC |
| Espanola, NM | 137 | $59,671 | Espanola Public Schools |
Top Employers in New Mexico
Highest-Paying Occupations in New Mexico
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $275,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Dentists, General | $180,000 | +4.8% | 113 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $180,000 | -14.4% | 10 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $172,250 | +33.4% | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $132,600 | -3.6% | 61 |
| Veterinarians | $120,000 | -5.3% | 13 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $117,000 | -16.5% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,000 | +42.7% | 31 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $104,582 | -24.9% | 25 |
| Materials Engineers | $90,720 | N/A | 20 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | -14.8% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $90,000 | -26.1% | 13 |
| Mathematicians | $85,700 | N/A | 42 |
| Materials Scientists | $85,700 | N/A | 38 |
| Industrial Engineers | $84,822 | -29% | 93 |
| Engineers, All Other | $83,824 | -41.2% | 43 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $82,285 | -41.8% | 35 |
| Physicists | $81,200 | -53.9% | 175 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $80,000 | -34.2% | 5 |
| Chemical Engineers | $79,706 | -45.9% | 21 |
BLS Wage Survey - New Mexico
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Optometrists | $154,630 | 140 |
| Chief Executives | $148,790 | 360 |
| Chemical Engineers | $147,290 | 80 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $145,290 | 360 |
| Electrical Engineers | $143,850 | 1,580 |
| Engineers, All Other | $142,520 | 1,720 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $141,490 | 1,690 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $140,070 | 1,160 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,990 | 640 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $139,770 | 1,940 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in New Mexico?
New Mexico has a cost of living index of
94.0 (national average = 100), meaning it is
6.0% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in New Mexico has the purchasing power equivalent of
$106,383 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $275,000 | $292,553 |
| Dentists, General | $180,000 | $191,489 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $180,000 | $191,489 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $172,250 | $183,245 |
| Pharmacists | $132,600 | $141,064 |
Salary Trend in New Mexico
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in New Mexico
Physicians, All Other in New Mexico
Dentists, General in New Mexico
Dentists, All Other Specialists in New Mexico
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico
Pharmacists in New Mexico
Veterinarians in New Mexico
Nuclear Engineers in New Mexico
Business Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico
Compare New Mexico to Another State
See how New Mexico stacks up against other states.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.