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.
$125K
Avg. median salary
95.55
Cost of living index
$1,464
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Albuquerque
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $90K | $43.42/hr |
| 92 | Transportation Inspectors | Transportation | $90K | $43.37/hr |
| 93 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $88K | $42.24/hr |
| 94 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $87K | $42.02/hr |
| 95 | Technical Writers | Arts & Media | $87K | $41.72/hr |
| 96 | Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $87K | $41.62/hr |
| 97 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $87K | $41.61/hr |
| 98 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $86K | $41.58/hr |
| 99 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $86K | $41.55/hr |
| 100 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $86K | $41.5/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Albuquerque
Cost of living vs. national average-4.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,464/mo
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