May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
498 occupations
Across 498 occupations with published wages in Albuquerque, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $405,130 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Albuquerque
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 16,860 | $30,170 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 14,510 | $29,140 |
| Retail Salespersons | 11,370 | $34,160 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 11,020 | $46,950 |
| Registered Nurses | 10,290 | $96,040 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 10,270 | $41,790 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,220 | $36,240 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,670 | $94,640 |
| Cashiers | 7,460 | $30,540 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 7,070 | $35,450 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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