May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northern New Mexico
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area
273 occupations
Across 273 occupations with published wages in Northern New Mexico, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $434,980 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northern New Mexico
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,900 | $27,500 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,250 | $47,550 |
| Cashiers | 2,310 | $29,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,820 | $28,530 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,820 | $31,610 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,520 | $36,290 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,510 | $37,070 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,350 | $97,230 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,290 | $41,640 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,190 | $94,920 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $26,350 | 80 |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $26,460 | 40 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $26,730 | 260 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $27,090 | 90 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,500 | 4,900 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,580 | 260 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $27,660 | 30 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,530 | 1,820 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $28,560 | 850 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,960 | 190 |
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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