SOC 11-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical and Health Services Managers — New Mexico
New Mexico · 4 metro areas compared
At $124,300, median pay for Medical and Health Services Managers in New Mexico tracks the national median of $123,860 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $124,300, median pay for Medical and Health Services Managers in New Mexico tracks the national median of $123,860 closely. Pay ranges from under $78,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $204,420 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $97,740 to $157,780.
The area has 3,150 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.94 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. New Mexico ranks number 20th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Farmington records the highest median at $129,400. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 46th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,520 | −36.6% |
| 25th | $97,740 | −21.1% |
| Median (50th) | $124,300 | +0.4% |
| 75th | $157,780 | +27.4% |
| 90th | $204,420 | +65.0% |
| Mean | $134,280 | +8.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmington | $129,400 | 150 | |
| 2 | Albuquerque | $125,470 | 1,550 | |
| 3 | Santa Fe | $117,060 | 280 | |
| 4 | Las Cruces | $99,710 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $124,300 goes as far as $134,816 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$124,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$134,816US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $124,300 a year, 0.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $78,520 to $204,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 20th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Farmington, at $129,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $124,300, or $59.76 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 $123,860, so pay in New Mexico is 0.4% 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 $204,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $78,520 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 Farmington, at $129,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,150 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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