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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Financial Managers | Management | $140K | $67.36/hr |
| 22 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $140K | $67.27/hr |
| 23 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $140K | $67.08/hr |
| 24 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $136K | $65.51/hr |
| 25 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $135K | $64.9/hr |
| 26 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $135K | $64.86/hr |
| 27 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $133K | $63.87/hr |
| 28 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $132K | $63.6/hr |
| 29 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $130K | $62.29/hr |
| 30 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $129K | $62.01/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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