Salaries in Northern New Mexico

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area • 303 occupations

How does Northern New Mexico compare to other cities?

Pick an occupation and another city to compare salaries and buying power.

Full tool →
    in
    Northern New Mexico
    vs

      All occupations in Northern New Mexico

      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Emergency Medicine Physicians $434,98040
      Family Medicine Physicians $308,59090
      Physicians, All Other $255,530230
      Dentists, General $201,82040
      Mechanical Engineers $181,48030
      Computer and Information Research Scientists $178,120
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $177,920
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $177,090130
      Physicists $175,960
      Engineers, All Other $163,260170
      Purchasing Managers $157,41040
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $152,50030
      Physical Scientists, All Other $143,140
      Pharmacists $140,520170
      Nuclear Engineers $140,070
      Physician Assistants $140,02060
      Computer Network Architects $139,380
      Information Security Analysts $139,270
      Software Developers $138,870310
      Nurse Practitioners $137,29090
      Managers, All Other $130,320310
      Electrical Engineers $128,10050
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $125,68090
      Medical and Health Services Managers $125,050320
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $123,26050
      Public Relations Managers $119,84040
      Human Resources Managers $117,13060
      Occupational Therapists $116,20030
      Lawyers $112,650130
      Sales Managers $112,12060
      Marketing Managers $111,02040
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $107,680110
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $107,380
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $107,310
      Civil Engineers $107,040220
      Computer Systems Analysts $106,870140
      Project Management Specialists $106,390
      Industrial Engineers $106,360
      Budget Analysts $105,760
      Nuclear Technicians $105,350
      Logisticians $104,980
      Archivists $104,780
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $103,000430
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $102,92070
      Construction Managers $102,76070
      Financial Managers $102,710180
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $102,48030
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $102,130290
      Physical Therapists $101,70090
      Administrative Services Managers $101,350170
      Environmental Engineers $99,09090
      Dental Hygienists $98,290110
      Education Administrators, All Other $96,990120
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $95,890120
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $95,70030
      Speech-Language Pathologists $95,31070
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $95,100120
      Registered Nurses $93,1201,210
      General and Operations Managers $92,6801,180
      Management Analysts $90,030260
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $89,800
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $87,94040
      Computer Programmers $87,36040
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,140
      Technical Writers $85,82050
      Machinists $85,530
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $85,450470
      Mechanical Drafters $85,220
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $84,80050
      Training and Development Specialists $82,300180
      Healthcare Social Workers $81,60090
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $81,470140
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,080
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $79,97060
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $79,150180
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $78,32060
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,830220
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $77,58070
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $77,30040
      Public Relations Specialists $76,930110
      Biological Scientists, All Other $76,75060
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $75,990110
      Database Administrators $75,88050
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,750740
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $75,71040
      Real Estate Sales Agents $74,73040
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,120400
      Anthropologists and Archeologists $73,64030
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $73,410120
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $73,31060
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,080930
      Instructional Coordinators $72,70050
      Accountants and Auditors $72,640520
      Conservation Scientists $72,52060
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $72,470150
      Social and Community Service Managers $71,870130
      Graphic Designers $71,65050
      Respiratory Therapists $71,34050
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $70,220820
      Social Workers, All Other $70,14030
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $69,800100
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $69,56030
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,180400
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $67,12060
      Physical Therapist Assistants $67,02060
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $66,68080
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $66,550280
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $66,45060
      Computer Network Support Specialists $66,44080
      Chefs and Head Cooks $66,08060
      Clergy $65,69040
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,910190
      Loan Officers $64,70050
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,690360
      Human Resources Specialists $64,170470
      Urban and Regional Planners $63,780120
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $63,03080
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $63,01040
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $62,940130
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $62,890160
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,650180
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $62,170320
      Psychiatric Technicians $61,660
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $61,360110
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,240160
      Food Service Managers $61,220120
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $61,180400
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $60,95040
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,50030
      Compliance Officers $60,260190
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $60,17040
      Postal Service Clerks $60,030160
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $59,45060
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,370800
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $59,21080
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $58,90060
      Electricians $57,470240
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,360100
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $57,18030
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,08080
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $56,95080
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $55,66090
      Cost Estimators $55,58040
      Lodging Managers $55,56050
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $55,360
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $55,33040
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,700120
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $54,430
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $53,12080
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $53,12060
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $53,06050
      Fundraisers $52,99030
      Health Education Specialists $52,55030
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $52,460180
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $52,420280
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,290730
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,010230
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $52,000
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $51,92060
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $51,710150
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $51,70090
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $51,68080
      Bus Drivers, School $51,410260
      Medical Records Specialists $51,190160
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,080270
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,960140
      Paramedics $50,74080
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,520170
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,990100
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,670120
      Meter Readers, Utilities $49,61040
      Roofers $49,35040
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,32060
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,31050
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $49,28030
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $49,050190
      Procurement Clerks $48,90040
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,870560
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,800110
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $48,700130
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $48,52060
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $48,48090
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,930500
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $46,79040
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $46,780130
      Financial Specialists, All Other $46,72040
      Recreational Therapists $46,54030
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $46,45040
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,35030
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,28070
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,28040
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $46,210170
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,190140
      Insurance Sales Agents $46,190100
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,190810
      Highway Maintenance Workers $46,170360
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,03090
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $46,020130
      Social and Human Service Assistants $45,900380
      Carpenters $45,700150
      Security Guards $45,590940
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $45,31040
      Pharmacy Technicians $45,240220
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $45,170320
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,900780
      Dental Assistants $44,770200
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,72070
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $44,470210
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,200110
      Community Health Workers $43,77040
      Phlebotomists $43,75050
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $43,150210
      Recreation Workers $42,83080
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $42,38040
      File Clerks $42,37050
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,1502,940
      Billing and Posting Clerks $41,030150
      Computer User Support Specialists $40,630350
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $40,600450
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,550130
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $40,49030
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $40,39070
      Construction Laborers $40,240480
      Nursing Assistants $39,980480
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $39,89040
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,840100
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $39,600110
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $39,100150
      Medical Assistants $39,000450
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,990250
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,980550
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $38,930170
      School Bus Monitors $38,88030
      Gambling Cage Workers $38,37040
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $38,07070
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $37,63050
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $37,6201,340
      Cooks, Short Order $37,45080
      Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $37,44080
      Light Truck Drivers $37,190200
      Customer Service Representatives $37,010950
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $36,930220
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,92090
      Firefighters $36,900310
      Forest and Conservation Workers $36,460
      Tellers $36,450200
      Emergency Medical Technicians $36,420210
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,3001,420
      Library Technicians $36,070140
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,7701,300
      Coaches and Scouts $35,72040
      Office Clerks, General $35,7201,370
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,72060
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,690440
      Tour and Travel Guides $35,430100
      Physical Therapist Aides $35,36040
      Parts Salespersons $35,070100
      Residential Advisors $34,92050
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $34,82050
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,750910
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,560470
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $34,320
      Childcare Workers $34,310250
      Library Assistants, Clerical $34,13030
      Animal Control Workers $34,08060
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,900210
      Cooks, Restaurant $33,770730
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,660420
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,480430
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,48040
      Counter and Rental Clerks $33,280190
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,230190
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $33,13070
      Bartenders $32,780320
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $32,76050
      Driver/Sales Workers $31,170170
      Tutors $31,15040
      Retail Salespersons $30,6301,740
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $30,36040
      Bakers $30,34070
      Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $29,72090
      Tire Repairers and Changers $29,72080
      Waiters and Waitresses $29,0201,100
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,860290
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,810770
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,750140
      Cashiers $28,6802,230
      Animal Caretakers $28,64070
      Cooks, Fast Food $28,540290
      Dishwashers $28,430250
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,360
      Food Preparation Workers $28,320870
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,260190
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,990200
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,900520
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,6901,600
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,63070
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $27,56040
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,45090
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,9304,720
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,70060
      Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $26,46040
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $26,18040