Top Paying Jobs in Albuquerque, NM (2026)
Albuquerque, NM has 160 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Pediatricians, General ($237,950), Podiatrists ($221,980), Nurse Anesthetists ($219,420). 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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Albuquerque
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $238K | $114.4/hr |
| 2 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $222K | $106.72/hr |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $219K | $105.49/hr |
| 4 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $181K | $86.79/hr |
| 5 | Physicists | Science | $175K | $84.21/hr |
| 6 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $173K | $83.17/hr |
| 7 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $171K | $/hr |
| 8 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $165K | $79.35/hr |
| 9 | Chief Executives | Management | $162K | $77.91/hr |
| 10 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $156K | $75.05/hr |
| 11 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $144K | $69.16/hr |
| 12 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $144K | $69.07/hr |
| 13 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $143K | $68.78/hr |
| 14 | Nuclear Engineers | Engineering | $143K | $68.58/hr |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $142K | $68.39/hr |
| 16 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $141K | $/hr |
| 17 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $140K | $67.12/hr |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $138K | $66.56/hr |
| 19 | Chemists | Science | $138K | $66.22/hr |
| 20 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.12/hr |
| 21 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $136K | $65.52/hr |
| 22 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $135K | $64.91/hr |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $133K | $63.74/hr |
| 24 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $132K | $63.66/hr |
| 25 | Managers, All Other | Management | $131K | $62.99/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Albuquerque
Cost of living vs. national average-4.5% less expensive
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