$81,337
Avg. Median Salary
-7% vs national
$180,520
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Albuquerque, NM metro area has salary data for 54 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $81,337,
which is 7% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Computer and Information Analysts at $180,520 median annual salary,
while Home Health and Personal Care Aides has the lowest median at $28,230.
The largest employer category is Home Health and Personal Care Aides with 16,400 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 16,400 | $28,230 |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,360 | $29,170 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 10,860 | $45,100 |
| 4 | Customer Service Representatives | 10,650 | $39,470 |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 9,890 | $89,590 |
All Occupations in Albuquerque, NM
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $180,520 | 270 |
| Dentists, General | $156,110 | 300 |
| Electrical Engineers | $143,850 | 1,270 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $142,240 | 730 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $138,440 | 1,000 |
| Pharmacists | $137,530 | 1,010 |
| Information Security Analysts | $136,290 | 970 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,020 | 360 |
| Financial Managers | $127,420 | 1,340 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $126,230 | 1,470 |
| Industrial Engineers | $125,480 | 580 |
| Software Developers | $125,450 | 2,830 |
| Marketing Managers | $118,320 | 400 |
| Lawyers | $111,240 | 1,950 |
| Sales Managers | $109,420 | 720 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $105,440 | 550 |
| Civil Engineers | $104,820 | 630 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,790 | 680 |
| General and Operations Managers | $100,350 | 7,580 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,640 | 1,480 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $90,130 | 590 |
| Registered Nurses | $89,590 | 9,890 |
| Data Scientists | $85,690 | 320 |
| Financial Analysts | $83,290 | 610 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,260 | 3,590 |
| Loan Officers | $75,470 | 490 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $69,680 | 600 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $65,200 | 2,500 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $64,560 | 2,650 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $61,720 | 1,440 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $61,380 | 950 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $59,530 | 950 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $59,150 | 2,230 |
| Graphic Designers | $59,140 | 630 |
| Electricians | $57,190 | 2,710 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $56,990 | 960 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $54,420 | 1,080 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $51,400 | 1,090 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $50,650 | 4,010 |
| Medical Scientists | $50,350 | 230 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $49,260 | 1,400 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $47,900 | 2,290 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $47,740 | 3,770 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $47,540 | 2,530 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $45,100 | 10,860 |
| Construction Laborers | $40,800 | 4,430 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $39,490 | 1,850 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,470 | 10,650 |
| Childcare Workers | $35,010 | 1,830 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $34,360 | 3,930 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $32,890 | 6,930 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $29,860 | 3,360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,170 | 12,360 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,230 | 16,400 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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