Top Paying Jobs in New Mexico
New Mexico has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 103,220 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($405,130), Anesthesiologists ($393,970), Surgeons, All Other ($363,940). The cost of living index is 93.06 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,119/month.
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$138K
Avg. median salary
93.06
Cost of living index
$1,119
Median 2BR rent
2,117,764
Population
Highest paying careers in New Mexico
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $405K | $194.77/hr |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | Healthcare | $394K | $189.41/hr |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $364K | $174.97/hr |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $328K | $157.54/hr |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $260K | $125/hr |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $228K | $109.64/hr |
| 7 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $228K | $109.49/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $215K | $103.42/hr |
| 9 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $205K | $98.75/hr |
| 10 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $203K | $97.45/hr |
Affordability snapshot: New Mexico
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-6.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,119/mo
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