SOC 21-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — New Mexico
New Mexico · 4 metro areas compared
In New Mexico the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors is $77,880 a year, which is 21.1% higher than the national figure of $64,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Mexico the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors is $77,880 a year, which is 21.1% higher than the national figure of $64,330. Half of workers earn between $54,110 and $87,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,660 and the ninetieth at $103,110.
The area has 1,780 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.90 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, New Mexico ranks 7th by median wage. Albuquerque leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,180. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 177th of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,660 | −27.5% |
| 25th | $54,110 | −15.9% |
| Median (50th) | $77,880 | +21.1% |
| 75th | $87,190 | +35.5% |
| 90th | $103,110 | +60.3% |
| Mean | $75,480 | +17.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $79,180 | 810 | |
| 2 | Farmington | $78,440 | 100 | |
| 3 | Santa Fe | $75,400 | 180 | |
| 4 | Las Cruces | $52,720 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $77,880 goes as far as $84,469 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,469US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,880 a year, 21.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,660 to $103,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,780 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albuquerque, at $79,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $77,880, or $37.44 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,330, so pay in New Mexico is 21.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Mexico earns more than $103,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,660 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Albuquerque, at $79,180 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,780 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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