Top Paying Jobs in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 65,080 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($405,130), Physicians, All Other ($327,670), Psychiatrists ($236,320). The cost of living index is 95.55 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,464/month.
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Avg. median salary
95.55
Cost of living index
$1,464
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Highest paying careers in Albuquerque
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $405K | $194.77/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $328K | $157.54/hr |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $236K | $113.62/hr |
| 4 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $216K | $103.95/hr |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $215K | $103.42/hr |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $215K | $103.14/hr |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $185K | $89.04/hr |
| 8 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $178K | N/A |
| 9 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $166K | $79.71/hr |
| 10 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $166K | $79.66/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-4.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,464/mo
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