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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $49.95/hr |
| 82 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $102K | $48.92/hr |
| 83 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $102K | $48.88/hr |
| 84 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $101K | $48.76/hr |
| 85 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Engineering | $101K | $48.72/hr |
| 86 | Gambling Managers | Management | $101K | $48.68/hr |
| 87 | Boilermakers | Construction & Trades | $101K | $48.66/hr |
| 88 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $100K | $48.27/hr |
| 89 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.08/hr |
| 90 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.03/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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