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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Highest paying careers in Albuquerque
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Physicists | Science | $165K | $79.49/hr |
| 12 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $164K | $78.71/hr |
| 13 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $164K | $78.67/hr |
| 14 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $163K | $78.55/hr |
| 15 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $160K | $76.9/hr |
| 16 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $154K | $73.99/hr |
| 17 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $147K | $70.67/hr |
| 18 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $142K | $68.07/hr |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $141K | $67.77/hr |
| 20 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $140K | $67.4/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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