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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $128K | $61.45/hr |
| 32 | Chemists | Science | $127K | $61.04/hr |
| 33 | Managers, All Other | Management | $126K | $60.47/hr |
| 34 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $125K | $60.32/hr |
| 35 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $125K | $60/hr |
| 36 | Software Developers | Technology | $124K | $59.47/hr |
| 37 | Chief Executives | Management | $124K | $59.38/hr |
| 38 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $123K | $59.19/hr |
| 39 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $122K | $58.65/hr |
| 40 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $122K | $58.6/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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