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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $96K | $46.24/hr |
| 82 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $96K | $46.17/hr |
| 83 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.15/hr |
| 84 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $96K | $46.1/hr |
| 85 | Avionics Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $95K | $45.83/hr |
| 86 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $95K | $45.5/hr |
| 87 | Mechanical Drafters | Engineering | $94K | $45.26/hr |
| 88 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $93K | $44.5/hr |
| 89 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.44/hr |
| 90 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $92K | $44.31/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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