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.
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Avg. median salary
95.55
Cost of living index
$1,464
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Highest paying careers in Albuquerque
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.68/hr |
| 72 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.68/hr |
| 73 | Data Scientists | Technology | $99K | $47.48/hr |
| 74 | Database Administrators | Technology | $98K | $47.33/hr |
| 75 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $98K | $47.33/hr |
| 76 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.31/hr |
| 77 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $98K | $47.22/hr |
| 78 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.01/hr |
| 79 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $97K | $46.71/hr |
| 80 | Economists | Science | $97K | $46.57/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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