Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Albuquerque
498 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Albuquerque belongs to Emergency Medicine Physicians, at $405,130 per year. The lowest published median is $26,510.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $405,130 | 180 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $327,670 | 1,060 | |
| 3 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 70 | |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | $236,320 | — | |
| 5 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $216,220 | 80 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $215,120 | 1,160 | |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | $214,520 | 140 | |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | $185,200 | 210 | |
| 9 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $178,290 | 1,270 | |
| 10 | Optometrists | $165,810 | 70 | |
| 11 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $165,690 | 220 | |
| 12 | Physicists | $165,340 | 330 | |
| 13 | Electrical Engineers | $163,720 | 1,280 | |
| 14 | Engineers, All Other | $163,630 | 1,110 | |
| 15 | Chemical Engineers | $163,380 | 80 | |
| 16 | Surgeons, All Other | $159,960 | 90 | |
| 17 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $153,900 | 500 | |
| 18 | Pharmacists | $147,000 | 1,000 | |
| 19 | Dentists, General | $141,580 | 460 | |
| 20 | Nurse Practitioners | $140,950 | 890 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $140,200 | 240 | |
| 22 | Financial Managers | $140,110 | 1,430 | |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | $139,920 | 380 | |
| 24 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,530 | 840 | |
| 25 | Sales Engineers | $136,260 | 60 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation Workers | $26,510 | 520 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,230 | 380 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,240 | 400 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,480 | 1,270 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,750 | 700 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,140 | 14,510 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $29,890 | 50 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $29,910 | 860 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $30,170 | 16,860 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,360 | 1,270 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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