Salaries in Eastern New Mexico

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area • 400 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Eastern New Mexico

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Emergency Medicine Physicians $437,620 40
Physicians, All Other $408,840 200
Family Medicine Physicians $251,680 150
Obstetricians and Gynecologists $208,000 40
Dentists, General $196,750 100
Architectural and Engineering Managers $160,770 50

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Emergency Medicine Physicians $437,620 40
      Physicians, All Other $408,840 200
      Family Medicine Physicians $251,680 150
      Obstetricians and Gynecologists $208,000 40
      Dentists, General $196,750 100
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $160,770 50
      Nurse Practitioners $136,410 360
      Pharmacists $135,790 220
      Physician Assistants $130,800 60
      Industrial Production Managers $128,940 220
      Petroleum Engineers $128,390 280
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $123,260 60
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $123,230 120
      Managers, All Other $120,640 700
      Chief Executives $120,520 80
      Financial Managers $120,140 340
      Human Resources Managers $116,480 100
      Engineers, All Other $113,030 140
      Lawyers $111,360 270
      Natural Sciences Managers $110,300 40
      Information Security Analysts $110,140 40
      Electrical Engineers $109,620 90
      Speech-Language Pathologists $108,190 180
      Financial Risk Specialists $107,760 30
      Medical and Health Services Managers $107,580 450
      Construction Managers $107,520 370
      Environmental Engineers $106,870 60
      Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $106,100 —
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $105,130 70
      Marketing Managers $104,920 40
      School Psychologists $103,900 90
      Education Administrators, All Other $103,640 30
      Physical Therapists $103,590 190
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $103,070 60
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $102,920 520
      Facilities Managers $102,590 80
      General and Operations Managers $102,270 3,280
      Civil Engineers $101,910 100
      Industrial Engineers $101,850 40
      Air Traffic Controllers $101,690 50
      Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators $101,630 —
      Administrative Services Managers $101,230 390
      Sales Managers $101,180 200
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $100,790 —
      Software Developers $99,850 270
      Dental Hygienists $98,300 190
      Veterinarians $97,770 70
      Mechanical Engineers $96,250 70
      Aerospace Engineers $96,140 80
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $95,470 90
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $95,190 40
      Gas Plant Operators $94,600 200
      Project Management Specialists $93,370 520
      Registered Nurses $93,100 2,800
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $92,750 630
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $91,640 30
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $91,640 270
      Calibration Technologists and Technicians $90,600 50
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $89,720 50
      Computer Network Architects $88,020 70
      Real Estate Brokers $87,990 —
      Database Administrators $87,230 30
      Management Analysts $86,940 160
      Computer Occupations, All Other $86,940 80
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $86,700 60
      Occupational Therapists $86,230 140
      Logisticians $85,690 100
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,180 80
      Commercial Pilots $85,140 100
      Computer Systems Analysts $84,710 210
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $84,270 310
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $83,810 30
      Real Estate Sales Agents $82,700 180
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $82,690 90
      Biological Scientists, All Other $82,220 80
      Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $81,880 —
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $81,690 90
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $81,660 210
      Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $81,600 340
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $81,430 80
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $81,170 40
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $80,330 730
      Computer Programmers $79,680 40
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $78,850 40
      Chemical Technicians $78,390 50
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $78,260 40
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $78,250 90
      Social Workers, All Other $77,380 40
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $77,140 70
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,970 50
      Accountants and Auditors $76,800 850
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,560 1,180
      Financial and Investment Analysts $76,540 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,210 910
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,520 100
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $75,480 240
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $75,150 80
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,140 370
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $74,960 60
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,510 230
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,400 60
      Respiratory Therapists $74,200 110
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $74,130 360
      Surveyors $74,110 50
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $73,930 370
      Instructional Coordinators $73,850 60
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,820 260
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $73,600 190
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $73,470 240
      Personal Financial Advisors $72,680 60
      Budget Analysts $72,550 60
      Conservation Scientists $72,510 90
      Social and Community Service Managers $72,490 130
      Construction and Building Inspectors $72,380 70
      Data Scientists $71,740 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,100 2,170
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $70,290 120
      Wellhead Pumpers $70,010 1,210
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $69,990 410
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $69,820 70
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $69,680 160
      Technical Writers $69,280 30
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $69,120 60
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $68,370 100
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $67,580 100
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $67,540 50
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,960 1,720
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $66,660 100
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,510 180
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $66,100 60
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $65,740 320
      Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $65,520 230
      Loan Officers $65,400 210
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,260 1,180
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $64,970 190
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $64,960 40
      Cost Estimators $64,730 130
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,490 1,890
      Compliance Officers $64,420 620
      Wind Turbine Service Technicians $64,390 110
      Editors $64,250 30
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $63,960 80
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $63,810 —
      Training and Development Specialists $63,420 310
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,280 640
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,220 40
      Urban and Regional Planners $63,120 40
      Physical Therapist Assistants $62,980 80
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,760 220
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $62,580 140
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $62,410 90
      Crane and Tower Operators $62,400 —
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $62,330 60
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,130 50
      Public Relations Specialists $61,920 130
      Computer Network Support Specialists $61,790 120
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $61,510 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,510 700
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,290 30
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,120 1,210
      Farm and Home Management Educators $61,060 50
      Health Education Specialists $60,880 50
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,810 180
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,730 1,020
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $60,450 50
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,340 450
      Surgical Technologists $60,280 110
      Financial Examiners $60,220 50
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,080 100
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $59,990 220
      Food Service Managers $59,860 230
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,730 600
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,400 170
      Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $59,320 60
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,290 1,150
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,920 1,330
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $58,660 110
      Human Resources Specialists $58,480 560
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $58,240 230
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $58,060 250
      Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $57,850 70
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $57,550 30
      Healthcare Social Workers $57,430 130
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,390 1,420
      Sheet Metal Workers $56,930 100
      Electricians $56,890 1,130
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $56,830 250
      Postal Service Clerks $56,780 220
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $56,680 210
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,310 510
      Rehabilitation Counselors $56,120 40
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,990 490
      Chefs and Head Cooks $55,690 60
      Clergy $55,500 40
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $55,360 60
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,850 160
      Transportation Inspectors $54,660 70
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $54,610 110
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $54,390 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $54,360 90
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $54,330 40
      Lodging Managers $54,310 100
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310 320
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $53,770 40
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $53,560 150
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,540 50
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $52,370 320
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $52,080 180
      Plasterers and Stucco Masons $52,000 40
      Plant and System Operators, All Other $52,000 30
      Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $51,820 60
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,520 530
      Financial Specialists, All Other $51,270 40
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $51,000 110
      Paramedics $50,480 140
      Computer User Support Specialists $50,450 380
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $49,510 120
      Procurement Clerks $49,200 80
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $49,000 140
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $48,990 60
      Carpenters $48,970 410
      Continuous Mining Machine Operators $48,900 400
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $48,530 40
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $48,520 120
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $48,440 30
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,360 2,470
      Machinists $48,090 170
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,050 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $48,030 80
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,030 220
      Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $47,890 630
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,450 270
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,440 290
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,170 3,930
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,150 360
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $46,950 510
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $46,920 60
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,870 140
      Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $46,730 140
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $46,590 —
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,580 130
      Community Health Workers $46,550 40
      Bus Drivers, School $46,370 600
      Credit Counselors $46,340 50
      Highway Maintenance Workers $46,320 480
      Bill and Account Collectors $46,270 70
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,240 70
      Medical Records Specialists $46,160 200
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,020 1,780
      Light Truck Drivers $45,870 1,020
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $45,610 2,270
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,490 40
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,430 110
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,420 120
      Surgical Assistants $45,180 40
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $44,970 270
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,950 40
      Social and Human Service Assistants $44,850 440
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $44,790 340
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,730 260
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,680 250
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,550 840
      Fence Erectors $44,450 80
      Pharmacy Technicians $44,390 420
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,340 1,050
      Meter Readers, Utilities $44,280 100
      Biological Technicians $44,120 30
      Private Detectives and Investigators $44,120 30
      Food Science Technicians $43,990 90
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $43,940 170
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,930 1,660
      Firefighters $43,920 370
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $43,860 30
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $43,820 420
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $43,810 60
      Roofers $43,810 80
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $43,690 290
      Pipelayers $43,550 —
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,150 50
      Insurance Sales Agents $42,600 220
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $41,970 2,030
      Graphic Designers $41,600 60
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $41,530 150
      Audio and Video Technicians $41,130 40
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $40,720 150
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $40,700 180
      Billing and Posting Clerks $40,650 470
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $40,650 40
      Helpers--Electricians $40,470 80
      File Clerks $40,400 40
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,260 130
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,210 4,500
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $40,070 40
      Coaches and Scouts $39,750 140
      Tour and Travel Guides $39,560 80
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,440 380
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,720 1,280
      Security Guards $38,590 940
      Food Batchmakers $38,480 200
      Dental Assistants $38,290 320
      Pest Control Workers $38,130 50
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $38,000 30
      Medical Assistants $37,870 970
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $37,830 50
      Emergency Medical Technicians $37,820 290
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,660 100
      Construction Laborers $37,620 2,930
      Riggers $37,440 —
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $37,410 240
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $37,340 220
      New Accounts Clerks $37,300 —
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,180 720
      Tax Preparers $37,050 60
      Phlebotomists $36,930 110
      Physical Therapist Aides $36,920 40
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $36,830 60
      Agricultural Inspectors $36,820 30
      Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $36,780 —
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $36,750 60
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,730 680
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $36,670 40
      Production Workers, All Other $36,560 100
      Office Clerks, General $36,520 3,090
      Customer Service Representatives $36,420 2,070
      Parts Salespersons $36,400 250
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,360 210
      Helpers--Roofers $36,340 30
      Helpers--Production Workers $36,340 250
      Nursing Assistants $36,280 960
      Pharmacy Aides $36,180 30
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,930 1,990
      Counter and Rental Clerks $35,660 350
      Tellers $35,630 630
      Stockers and Order Fillers $35,560 3,110
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,480 300
      Residential Advisors $35,410 100
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $35,360 —
      Animal Control Workers $35,310 60
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,230 90
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $34,930 50
      Sewing Machine Operators $34,710 40
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,690 340
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $34,500 120
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $34,500 80
      Recreation Workers $34,350 90
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,320 2,860
      Helpers--Extraction Workers $34,240 170
      Library Assistants, Clerical $34,160 50
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,040 940
      Childcare Workers $34,010 550
      School Bus Monitors $33,980 70
      Advertising Sales Agents $33,730 50
      Driver/Sales Workers $33,660 530
      Cooks, Short Order $33,460 120
      Printing Press Operators $33,360 40
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,560 170
      Library Technicians $32,420 140
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $32,360 150
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $32,200 50
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,100 150
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,990 830
      Bakers $31,820 180
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $31,470 290
      Opticians, Dispensing $31,440 110
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160 580
      Tutors $31,160 70
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,150 970
      Tire Repairers and Changers $30,970 310
      Funeral Attendants $30,780 50
      Retail Salespersons $30,300 4,180
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $30,230 40
      Cooks, Restaurant $30,070 1,630
      Floral Designers $29,940 40
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,850 80
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $29,750 140
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,710 2,340
      Animal Caretakers $29,560 240
      Parking Attendants $29,360 30
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,180 260
      Cashiers $28,890 5,110
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $28,890 280
      Cooks, Fast Food $28,540 790
      Waiters and Waitresses $28,500 2,570
      Dishwashers $28,360 570
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,360 200
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,350 1,440
      Food Preparation Workers $28,330 1,990
      Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $28,220 100
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,190 570
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,050 4,180
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $28,050 510
      Bartenders $27,910 560
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,760 910
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $27,740 500
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,470 250
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,460 120
      Web Developers $27,380 40
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,450 6,650
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,320 220
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $24,960 170