May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Eastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area
370 occupations
Across 370 occupations with published wages in Eastern New Mexico, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $437,620 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Eastern New Mexico
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $437,620 | 40 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $408,840 | 200 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $251,680 | 150 | |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $208,000 | 40 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $193,860 | 90 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,360 | 60 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $149,160 | 220 | |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | $138,980 | 340 | |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $135,560 | 50 | |
| 10 | Lawyers | $133,470 | 360 | |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,140 | 150 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $130,230 | 310 | |
| 13 | Industrial Production Managers | $127,870 | 260 | |
| 14 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $126,960 | 70 | |
| 15 | Engineers, All Other | $126,000 | 150 | |
| 16 | Electrical Engineers | $125,300 | 120 | |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | $122,880 | 740 | |
| 18 | Construction Managers | $122,810 | 570 | |
| 19 | Information Security Analysts | $120,600 | 70 | |
| 20 | Natural Sciences Managers | $119,430 | 40 | |
| 21 | Mechanical Engineers | $118,300 | 60 | |
| 22 | Environmental Engineers | $115,920 | 60 | |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | $113,600 | 170 | |
| 24 | School Psychologists | $111,660 | 110 | |
| 25 | Sales Managers | $110,760 | 290 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,770 | $27,420 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,180 | $28,340 |
| Cashiers | 4,890 | $29,640 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,650 | $50,020 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 4,470 | $42,850 |
| Construction Laborers | 4,440 | $37,740 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,420 | $31,210 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,300 | $35,590 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,020 | $102,680 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,680 | $36,830 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $25,360 | 160 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $25,860 | 480 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $26,540 | 250 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $26,670 | 70 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $27,140 | 390 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,420 | 6,770 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,850 | 460 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $27,910 | 790 |
| Bartenders | $27,950 | 600 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,140 | 560 |
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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