May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in New Mexico
New Mexico
634 occupations
Across 634 occupations with published wages in New Mexico, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $405,130 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in New Mexico
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $405,130 | 340 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $393,970 | 50 | |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | $363,940 | 150 | |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | $327,670 | 1,930 | |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $259,990 | 110 | |
| 6 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 90 | |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | $228,040 | 650 | |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $227,730 | — | |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $215,120 | 2,270 | |
| 10 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $205,400 | 250 | |
| 11 | Podiatrists | $202,690 | 60 | |
| 12 | Pediatricians, General | $202,390 | 270 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $165,690 | 490 | |
| 14 | Materials Engineers | $165,600 | 450 | |
| 15 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $165,350 | 5,260 | |
| 16 | Physicists | $165,340 | 580 | |
| 17 | Nuclear Engineers | $164,300 | 500 | |
| 18 | Engineers, All Other | $162,070 | 2,190 | |
| 19 | Electrical Engineers | $158,520 | 2,560 | |
| 20 | Chemical Engineers | $158,190 | 160 | |
| 21 | Mechanical Engineers | $157,710 | 2,710 | |
| 22 | Dentists, General | $155,260 | 780 | |
| 23 | Air Traffic Controllers | $148,550 | 350 | |
| 24 | Pharmacists | $147,000 | 1,730 | |
| 25 | Emergency Management Directors | $145,550 | 170 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 38,910 | $28,520 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,250 | $28,700 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 25,430 | $46,450 |
| Retail Salespersons | 23,800 | $33,300 |
| Cashiers | 19,020 | $30,120 |
| Registered Nurses | 17,980 | $94,340 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 16,950 | $39,030 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 16,540 | $35,830 |
| General and Operations Managers | 16,330 | $98,630 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 14,360 | $36,020 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $25,720 | — |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $28,070 | 1,050 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,230 | 570 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,480 | 2,670 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,520 | 38,910 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,590 | 760 |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $28,640 | 120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,700 | 28,250 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $28,700 | 70 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $28,730 | 110 |
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.