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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $102K | $49.16/hr |
| 62 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $102K | $49.05/hr |
| 63 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $102K | N/A |
| 64 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $102K | $48.88/hr |
| 65 | Construction Managers | Management | $102K | $48.87/hr |
| 66 | Hydrologists | Science | $102K | $48.81/hr |
| 67 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.69/hr |
| 68 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $101K | $48.62/hr |
| 69 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.14/hr |
| 70 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.08/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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