Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Eastern New Mexico
370 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Eastern New Mexico belongs to Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals, at $25,360 per year. The highest is $437,620.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $25,360 | 160 | |
| 2 | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $25,860 | 480 | |
| 3 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $26,540 | 250 | |
| 4 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $26,670 | 70 | |
| 5 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $27,140 | 390 | |
| 6 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,420 | 6,770 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,850 | 460 | |
| 8 | Driver/Sales Workers | $27,910 | 790 | |
| 9 | Bartenders | $27,950 | 600 | |
| 10 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,140 | 560 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $437,620 | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $408,840 | 200 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $251,680 | 150 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $208,000 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $193,860 | 90 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,360 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $149,160 | 220 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $138,980 | 340 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,560 | 50 |
| Lawyers | $133,470 | 360 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,140 | 150 |
| Financial Managers | $130,230 | 310 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $127,870 | 260 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $126,960 | 70 |
| Engineers, All Other | $126,000 | 150 |
| Electrical Engineers | $125,300 | 120 |
| Managers, All Other | $122,880 | 740 |
| Construction Managers | $122,810 | 570 |
| Information Security Analysts | $120,600 | 70 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $119,430 | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $118,300 | 60 |
| Environmental Engineers | $115,920 | 60 |
| Physical Therapists | $113,600 | 170 |
| School Psychologists | $111,660 | 110 |
| Sales Managers | $110,760 | 290 |
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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