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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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Marketing Managers | Management | $123K | $59.13/hr |
| 52 | Lawyers | Legal | $120K | $57.54/hr |
| 53 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $119K | $57.41/hr |
| 54 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $119K | $57.37/hr |
| 55 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $118K | $56.76/hr |
| 56 | Database Architects | Technology | $118K | $56.71/hr |
| 57 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $117K | $56.05/hr |
| 58 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $115K | $55.41/hr |
| 59 | Sales Managers | Management | $114K | $54.85/hr |
| 60 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $113K | $54.38/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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