Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in New Mexico
634 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in New Mexico belongs to Manicurists and Pedicurists, at $25,720 per year. The highest is $405,130.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $25,720 | — | |
| 2 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $28,070 | 1,050 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,230 | 570 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,480 | 2,670 | |
| 5 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,520 | 38,910 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,590 | 760 | |
| 7 | Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $28,640 | 120 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,700 | 28,250 | |
| 9 | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $28,700 | 70 | |
| 10 | Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $28,730 | 110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $405,130 | 340 |
| Anesthesiologists | $393,970 | 50 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $363,940 | 150 |
| Physicians, All Other | $327,670 | 1,930 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $259,990 | 110 |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | 90 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,040 | 650 |
| Psychiatrists | $227,730 | — |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $215,120 | 2,270 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $205,400 | 250 |
| Podiatrists | $202,690 | 60 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,390 | 270 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $165,690 | 490 |
| Materials Engineers | $165,600 | 450 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $165,350 | 5,260 |
| Physicists | $165,340 | 580 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $164,300 | 500 |
| Engineers, All Other | $162,070 | 2,190 |
| Electrical Engineers | $158,520 | 2,560 |
| Chemical Engineers | $158,190 | 160 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $157,710 | 2,710 |
| Dentists, General | $155,260 | 780 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $148,550 | 350 |
| Pharmacists | $147,000 | 1,730 |
| Emergency Management Directors | $145,550 | 170 |
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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