Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Albuquerque, NM
Careers in Albuquerque, NM: pay and employment for 376 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Albuquerque, NM metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 10740), which includes Albuquerque and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Albuquerque city limits.
Quick answer
In the Albuquerque, NM metropolitan area (CBSA 10740), BLS OEWS counted 404,700 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $48,060 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($327,670), Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary ($178,290), Electrical Engineer ($163,720). The largest occupations are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (16,860), Fast Food and Counter Workers (14,510), Sales Associate (11,370).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Albuquerque, NM metropolitan area at 95.5 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 4% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Albuquerque, NM.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$327,670 median · 1,060 employed
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$178,290 median · 1,270 employed
- Electrical Engineer$163,720 median · 1,280 employed
- Engineers, All Other$163,630 median · 1,110 employed
- Electronics Engineer$153,900 median · 500 employed
- Pharmacist$147,000 median · 1,000 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$140,950 median · 890 employed
- Financial Manager$140,110 median · 1,430 employed
- IT Manager$139,530 median · 840 employed
- Industrial Engineer$132,290 median · 820 employed
Largest occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides16,860 employed · $30,170 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers14,510 employed · $29,140 median
- Sales Associate11,370 employed · $34,160 median
- Administrative Assistant11,020 employed · $46,950 median
- Registered Nurse10,290 employed · $96,040 median
- Customer Service Representative10,270 employed · $41,790 median
- Stocker8,220 employed · $36,240 median
- Operations Manager7,670 employed · $94,640 median
- Cashier7,460 employed · $30,540 median
- Janitor7,070 employed · $35,450 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$85,290 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,090 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,070 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$73,380 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Executive Assistant$73,160 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,510 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Manager$64,860 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Plumber$63,900 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$62,990 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62,820 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Albuquerque, NM
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All 376 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Albuquerque, NM | $30,170U.S. $35,800 | $31,210 | 16,860 | n/a | n/a |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Albuquerque, NM | $29,140U.S. $31,200 | $30,780 | 14,510 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Albuquerque, NM | $34,160U.S. $35,410 | $35,640 | 11,370 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Albuquerque, NM | $46,950U.S. $47,540 | $48,020 | 11,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Albuquerque, NM | $96,040U.S. $97,550 | $96,770 | 10,290 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Albuquerque, NM | $41,790U.S. $44,770 | $44,220 | 10,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Albuquerque, NM | $36,240U.S. $37,330 | $40,910 | 8,220 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Albuquerque, NM | $94,640U.S. $105,770 | $118,420 | 7,670 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Albuquerque, NM | $30,540U.S. $32,880 | $33,230 | 7,460 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Albuquerque, NM | $35,450U.S. $36,840 | $36,110 | 7,070 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Albuquerque, NM | $38,050U.S. $35,230 | $43,830 | 5,880 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Albuquerque, NM | $37,230U.S. $40,240 | $39,410 | 5,170 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Albuquerque, NM | $37,000U.S. $45,010 | $38,860 | 5,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Albuquerque, NM | $44,780U.S. $38,020 | $46,640 | 4,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Albuquerque, NM | $55,840U.S. $58,640 | $55,220 | 4,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Albuquerque, NM | $81,070U.S. $83,050 | $88,760 | 4,160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Albuquerque, NM | $40,440U.S. $47,120 | $42,400 | 4,140 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Albuquerque, NM | $64,860U.S. $69,500 | $68,160 | 4,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Albuquerque, NM | $46,900U.S. $49,590 | $51,320 | 3,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Albuquerque, NM | $32,380U.S. $36,780 | $35,680 | 3,490 | n/a | n/a |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Albuquerque, NM | $49,660U.S. $50,670 | $52,060 | 3,440 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Albuquerque, NM | $35,190U.S. $37,390 | $35,440 | 3,390 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Albuquerque, NM | $47,250U.S. $48,520 | $52,710 | 3,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Albuquerque, NM | $76,960U.S. $72,040 | $71,660 | 3,360 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Albuquerque, NM | $79,880U.S. $83,680 | $85,630 | 3,260 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Albuquerque, NM | $38,270U.S. $44,080 | $43,820 | 3,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Albuquerque, NM | $35,360U.S. $38,010 | $35,430 | 3,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Albuquerque, NM | $39,200U.S. $45,690 | $42,100 | 2,570 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Albuquerque, NM | $34,380U.S. $35,320 | $33,810 | 2,570 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Albuquerque, NM | $47,310U.S. $45,930 | $46,680 | 2,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Albuquerque, NM | $59,120U.S. $63,190 | $58,420 | 2,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Albuquerque, NM | $48,820U.S. $50,620 | $53,800 | 2,320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Albuquerque, NM | $106,730U.S. $102,320 | $116,250 | 2,300 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Albuquerque, NM | $123,700U.S. $135,980 | $127,600 | 2,280 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Albuquerque, NM | $75,070U.S. $79,920 | $74,810 | 2,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Albuquerque, NM | $37,760U.S. $39,150 | $39,590 | 2,270 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Albuquerque, NM | $73,290U.S. $75,940 | $79,010 | 2,250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Albuquerque, NM | $36,340U.S. $34,980 | $36,000 | 2,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Albuquerque, NM | $30,830U.S. $35,510 | $32,830 | 2,170 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Albuquerque, NM | $39,950U.S. $42,260 | $41,980 | 2,110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Albuquerque, NM | $100,130U.S. $101,860 | $101,950 | 2,030 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Albuquerque, NM | $62,120U.S. $72,080 | $72,130 | 1,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Albuquerque, NM | $41,710U.S. $44,860 | $43,570 | 1,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Albuquerque, NM | $114,610U.S. $159,670 | $141,000 | 1,960 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Albuquerque, NM | $37,400U.S. $34,340 | $42,520 | 1,960 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Albuquerque, NM | $60,080U.S. $60,580 | $59,310 | 1,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Albuquerque, NM | $62,150U.S. $46,420 | $56,270 | 1,940 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Albuquerque, NM | $75,520U.S. $63,970 | $71,980 | 1,900 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,640U.S. $64,370 | $73,450 | 1,890 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Albuquerque, NM | $38,930U.S. $45,260 | $42,950 | 1,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Albuquerque, NM | $51,710U.S. $61,860 | $54,450 | 1,790 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Albuquerque, NM | $73,380U.S. $76,210 | $70,330 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Albuquerque, NM | $125,780U.S. $141,900 | $133,460 | 1,680 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Albuquerque, NM | $57,910U.S. $69,990 | $65,540 | 1,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Albuquerque, NM | $56,210U.S. $62,890 | $59,770 | 1,590 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Albuquerque, NM | $78,090U.S. $79,860 | $83,300 | 1,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Albuquerque, NM | $125,470U.S. $123,860 | $136,930 | 1,550 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Albuquerque, NM | $46,340U.S. $45,930 | $47,420 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Albuquerque, NM | $31,540U.S. $34,810 | $32,680 | 1,490 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Albuquerque, NM | $63,900U.S. $63,800 | $64,890 | 1,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Albuquerque, NM | $140,110U.S. $166,570 | $154,360 | 1,430 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Albuquerque, NM | $57,370U.S. $64,400 | $56,540 | 1,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Albuquerque, NM | $46,630U.S. $45,750 | $48,240 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Albuquerque, NM | $55,420U.S. $59,550 | $63,770 | 1,340 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Albuquerque, NM | $51,160U.S. $59,850 | $54,370 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,440U.S. $40,110 | $40,250 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Albuquerque, NM | $163,720U.S. $120,630 | $158,230 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Albuquerque, NM | $73,990U.S. $59,350 | $78,100 | 1,280 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Albuquerque, NM | $47,240U.S. $62,930 | $53,750 | 1,280 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Albuquerque, NM | $178,290U.S. $107,310 | $196,730 | 1,270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Albuquerque, NM | $30,360U.S. $33,980 | $32,210 | 1,270 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Albuquerque, NM | $28,480U.S. $31,200 | $30,340 | 1,270 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Albuquerque, NM | $35,630U.S. $41,300 | $41,190 | 1,270 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Albuquerque, NM | $80,290U.S. $77,710 | $86,990 | 1,250 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Albuquerque, NM | $98,220U.S. $105,850 | $100,620 | 1,240 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Albuquerque, NM | $129,560U.S. $129,180 | $142,700 | 1,240 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Albuquerque, NM | $64,690U.S. $69,280 | $70,530 | 1,230 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Albuquerque, NM | $65,510U.S. $74,450 | $74,370 | 1,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Albuquerque, NM | $101,650U.S. $114,990 | $109,650 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Albuquerque, NM | $44,050U.S. $38,140 | $47,280 | 1,170 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $215,120U.S. $171,270 | $214,950 | 1,160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Albuquerque, NM | $37,740U.S. $37,450 | $38,390 | 1,160 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Albuquerque, NM | $73,160U.S. $76,590 | $74,340 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,760U.S. $62,280 | $65,250 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Albuquerque, NM | $35,520U.S. $38,770 | $39,040 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Albuquerque, NM | $163,630U.S. $122,930 | $151,910 | 1,110 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Albuquerque, NM | $59,370U.S. $62,890 | $60,230 | 1,070 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Albuquerque, NM | $327,670U.S. $265,930 | $318,170 | 1,060 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Albuquerque, NM | $76,590U.S. $74,260 | $73,810 | 1,030 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Albuquerque, NM | $107,050U.S. $114,130 | $113,220 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Albuquerque, NM | $32,430U.S. $35,830 | $33,000 | 1,020 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Albuquerque, NM | $40,440U.S. $44,650 | $43,530 | 1,010 | n/a | n/a |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Albuquerque, NM | $147,000U.S. $140,910 | $143,470 | 1,000 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Albuquerque, NM | $44,810U.S. $48,070 | $44,100 | 1,000 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Albuquerque, NM | $57,110U.S. $61,010 | $56,800 | 1,000 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Albuquerque, NM | $46,800U.S. $46,800 | $53,970 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Albuquerque, NM | $66,860U.S. $80,730 | $75,480 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Albuquerque, NM | $62,990U.S. $78,000 | $67,700 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Albuquerque, NM | $42,420U.S. $59,280 | $43,570 | 950 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Albuquerque, NM | $39,920U.S. $43,030 | $40,640 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Albuquerque, NM | $61,540U.S. $78,660 | $84,030 | 920 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Albuquerque, NM | $62,040U.S. $78,760 | $67,490 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Albuquerque, NM | $140,950U.S. $132,300 | $148,500 | 890 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Albuquerque, NM | $33,080U.S. $35,360 | $34,910 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Albuquerque, NM | $107,950U.S. $105,870 | $113,560 | 870 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Albuquerque, NM | $127,820U.S. $116,580 | $130,920 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Albuquerque, NM | $46,740U.S. $48,500 | $47,390 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Albuquerque, NM | $110,160U.S. $148,270 | $126,980 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Albuquerque, NM | $29,910U.S. $35,070 | $31,440 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Albuquerque, NM | $38,330U.S. $35,790 | $40,170 | 850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Albuquerque, NM | $139,530U.S. $175,140 | $160,060 | 840 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Albuquerque, NM | $50,310U.S. $57,020 | $55,110 | 840 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Albuquerque, NM | $132,290U.S. $102,440 | $133,120 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Albuquerque, NM | $79,180U.S. $64,330 | $76,890 | 810 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Albuquerque, NM | $95,900U.S. $98,100 | $94,360 | 810 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Albuquerque, NM | $35,750U.S. $41,670 | $37,780 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Albuquerque, NM | $62,340U.S. $60,550 | $64,400 | 790 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Albuquerque, NM | $45,250U.S. $47,160 | $43,810 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,860U.S. $55,570 | $58,600 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Albuquerque, NM | $60,020U.S. $51,140 | $58,880 | 770 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,600U.S. $69,390 | $81,540 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Albuquerque, NM | $35,040U.S. $37,160 | $36,320 | 740 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Albuquerque, NM | $48,430U.S. $48,570 | $55,550 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Albuquerque, NM | $62,410U.S. $76,220 | $67,590 | 710 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Albuquerque, NM | $45,780U.S. $55,440 | $49,390 | 710 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Albuquerque, NM | $28,750U.S. $32,150 | $30,070 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Albuquerque, NM | $48,190U.S. $60,020 | $54,700 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,800U.S. $66,810 | $73,590 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Albuquerque, NM | $103,510U.S. $102,760 | $107,630 | 690 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Albuquerque, NM | $105,080U.S. $100,840 | $108,760 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Albuquerque, NM | $47,940U.S. $58,940 | $49,080 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,480U.S. $93,790 | $70,140 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Albuquerque, NM | $58,680U.S. $64,520 | $60,480 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Albuquerque, NM | $62,230U.S. $69,990 | $68,030 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Albuquerque, NM | $86,540U.S. $99,130 | $89,950 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Albuquerque, NM | $38,990U.S. $38,630 | $44,270 | 650 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Albuquerque, NM | $38,220U.S. $49,230 | $44,270 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Albuquerque, NM | $83,300U.S. $77,640 | $90,520 | 640 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Albuquerque, NM | $62,250U.S. $76,690 | $73,830 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Albuquerque, NM | $46,210U.S. $49,400 | $48,870 | 630 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Albuquerque, NM | $59,140U.S. $61,770 | $61,870 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Albuquerque, NM | $35,480U.S. $43,220 | $36,710 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Albuquerque, NM | $32,700U.S. $34,890 | $32,570 | 620 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Albuquerque, NM | $34,290U.S. $35,660 | $37,270 | 610 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Albuquerque, NM | $45,470U.S. $47,920 | $45,790 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Albuquerque, NM | $86,420U.S. $102,740 | $94,560 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Albuquerque, NM | $65,200U.S. $67,880 | $66,160 | 600 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Albuquerque, NM | $79,940U.S. $80,110 | $81,050 | 600 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Albuquerque, NM | $62,820U.S. $63,890 | $64,570 | 600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Albuquerque, NM | $85,860U.S. $80,390 | $92,200 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Albuquerque, NM | $99,160U.S. $97,870 | $103,060 | 580 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Albuquerque, NM | $85,290U.S. $106,040 | $95,100 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,720U.S. $30,890 | $32,830 | 570 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Albuquerque, NM | $43,710U.S. $50,340 | $46,140 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Albuquerque, NM | $37,470U.S. $37,290 | $37,920 | 570 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Albuquerque, NM | $73,640U.S. $74,750 | $78,050 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Albuquerque, NM | $99,170U.S. $100,330 | $101,980 | 550 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Albuquerque, NM | $55,910U.S. $54,210 | $55,390 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,640U.S. $104,920 | $112,850 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Albuquerque, NM | $48,490U.S. $59,650 | $56,750 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Albuquerque, NM | $73,090U.S. $78,740 | $74,870 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,510U.S. $36,560 | $33,980 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Albuquerque, NM | $57,390U.S. $44,390 | $57,640 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Albuquerque, NM | $49,980U.S. $53,750 | $56,570 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Albuquerque, NM | $153,900U.S. $130,220 | $150,010 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Albuquerque, NM | $68,870U.S. $82,280 | $72,810 | 500 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Albuquerque, NM | $31,920U.S. $37,710 | $34,250 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,180U.S. $166,790 | $127,900 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,250U.S. $36,280 | $34,510 | 490 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,810U.S. $62,960 | $61,520 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,940U.S. $87,520 | $88,680 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,490U.S. $81,100 | $91,900 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,580U.S. $39,390 | $37,540 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $141,580U.S. $170,950 | $176,910 | 460 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,650U.S. $47,380 | $44,920 | 460 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,240U.S. $60,070 | $58,510 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,740U.S. $66,150 | $56,350 | 450 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,280U.S. $66,120 | $69,020 | 450 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,060U.S. $45,850 | $39,040 | 450 | n/a | n/a |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,990U.S. $149,280 | $133,300 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,460U.S. $38,100 | $33,920 | 430 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,820U.S. $50,020 | $51,600 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,020U.S. $54,890 | $55,240 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,270U.S. $82,320 | $100,160 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,480U.S. $50,610 | $49,460 | 420 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,040U.S. $61,800 | $61,140 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,780U.S. $91,640 | $96,280 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,520U.S. $99,280 | $79,840 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,280U.S. $60,280 | $66,390 | 410 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,130U.S. $50,290 | $53,290 | 410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,760U.S. $82,220 | $89,310 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,290U.S. $51,850 | $59,790 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,240U.S. $33,580 | $29,850 | 400 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,020U.S. $49,100 | $50,100 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,550U.S. $49,500 | $57,780 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,620U.S. $58,930 | $58,970 | 400 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,250U.S. $78,190 | $95,490 | 390 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,720U.S. $93,530 | $65,150 | 390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,040U.S. $62,470 | $64,930 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,730U.S. $79,870 | $78,790 | 390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,320U.S. $104,590 | $124,180 | 380 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $139,920U.S. $135,880 | $135,580 | 380 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,720U.S. $45,230 | $43,060 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,230U.S. $32,910 | $28,470 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,220U.S. $50,260 | $45,240 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,960U.S. $65,510 | $67,530 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,750U.S. $100,390 | $88,570 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,620U.S. $68,380 | $60,900 | 370 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,380U.S. $39,070 | $37,300 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,750U.S. $120,230 | $97,160 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,410U.S. $66,140 | $72,780 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,270U.S. $44,470 | $42,380 | 360 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,740U.S. $48,700 | $47,490 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,240U.S. $95,320 | $74,510 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,120U.S. $58,750 | $59,640 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,630U.S. $61,560 | $92,400 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,490U.S. $63,820 | $73,610 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,780U.S. $64,650 | $58,390 | 350 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,860U.S. $35,880 | $37,350 | 350 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,510U.S. $40,140 | $40,910 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,960U.S. $49,690 | $46,310 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,120U.S. $107,230 | $105,480 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,930U.S. $95,990 | $116,050 | 340 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,370U.S. $42,540 | $70,950 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $165,340U.S. $172,250 | $177,280 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,670U.S. $65,120 | $75,210 | 330 | n/a | n/a |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,160U.S. $35,360 | $35,460 | 330 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $59,000 | 330 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,450U.S. $57,660 | $45,330 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,420U.S. $49,450 | $56,560 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,380U.S. $47,320 | $67,500 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,190U.S. $74,690 | $68,570 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,610U.S. $64,070 | $66,530 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,020U.S. $45,130 | $42,140 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,280U.S. $48,590 | $48,770 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,390U.S. $58,260 | $54,800 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,990U.S. $105,070 | $185,910 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,850U.S. $134,960 | $143,200 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,000U.S. $66,270 | $65,690 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,440U.S. $62,680 | $69,060 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,340U.S. $74,310 | $53,940 | 290 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,290U.S. $42,240 | $41,380 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,290U.S. $53,040 | $51,300 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,970U.S. $107,110 | $122,760 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,390U.S. $90,150 | $95,720 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,720U.S. $55,940 | $63,680 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,080U.S. $39,200 | $37,530 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,100U.S. $103,410 | $70,360 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,680U.S. $78,580 | $55,880 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,330U.S. $60,600 | $72,520 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,110U.S. $126,060 | $136,350 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,820U.S. $42,910 | $54,190 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,320U.S. $96,590 | $88,780 | 260 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,870U.S. $38,150 | $38,570 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,250U.S. $58,430 | $62,640 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,550U.S. $53,340 | $47,930 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,410U.S. $39,630 | $39,070 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,000U.S. $88,940 | $91,040 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,590U.S. $76,400 | $73,740 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,850U.S. $48,430 | $53,350 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,590U.S. $35,150 | $32,100 | 250 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,450U.S. $104,620 | $101,090 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $140,200U.S. $130,100 | $148,720 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,440U.S. $58,450 | $50,570 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,010U.S. $47,030 | $48,860 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,470U.S. $46,170 | $44,020 | 240 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,150U.S. $57,080 | $47,710 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,410U.S. $49,230 | $51,830 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,230U.S. $104,300 | $109,220 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,620U.S. $54,240 | $58,940 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,600U.S. $55,090 | $79,010 | 230 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,530U.S. $68,270 | $69,210 | 230 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,220U.S. $58,100 | $44,040 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,500U.S. $45,570 | $44,620 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,070U.S. $45,330 | $51,570 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $167,220 | not published | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $165,690U.S. $140,300 | $183,450 | 220 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,080U.S. $134,050 | $111,360 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,910U.S. $90,360 | $72,970 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,320U.S. $41,340 | $49,670 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $76,870 | not published | 210 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,900U.S. $99,080 | $90,120 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,290U.S. $77,440 | $83,780 | 210 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,230U.S. $60,170 | $77,260 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $185,200U.S. $244,180 | $202,820 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,070U.S. $51,610 | $43,080 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,120U.S. $61,160 | $53,510 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,170U.S. $64,950 | $66,800 | 200 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,690U.S. $79,940 | $64,400 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,170U.S. $50,580 | $53,650 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,570U.S. $42,670 | $47,150 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,670U.S. $48,250 | $50,370 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,510U.S. $59,050 | $45,770 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,910U.S. $106,660 | $120,860 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,290U.S. $72,550 | $71,930 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,000U.S. $67,960 | $54,400 | 190 | n/a | n/a |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,490U.S. $54,920 | $41,630 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,790U.S. $90,390 | $89,090 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,820U.S. $47,700 | $40,330 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,630U.S. $49,910 | $62,200 | 190 | n/a | n/a |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,670U.S. $78,210 | $93,230 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,440U.S. $74,510 | $91,320 | 180 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,160U.S. $98,920 | $87,220 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,960U.S. $91,240 | $127,290 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,820U.S. $58,650 | $61,070 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $405,130U.S. $335,550 | $367,930 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,560U.S. $45,250 | $41,090 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,500U.S. $39,320 | $37,020 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,640U.S. $62,130 | $62,780 | 180 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,910U.S. $62,120 | $44,580 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,080U.S. $47,810 | $44,730 | 180 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,550U.S. $51,330 | $52,070 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,640U.S. $42,290 | $36,480 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansSOC 19-4071 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,700U.S. $54,560 | $61,440 | 170 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,230U.S. $47,260 | $45,460 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,810U.S. $66,770 | $60,250 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,240U.S. $46,380 | $52,540 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,260U.S. $49,120 | $53,970 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,210U.S. $42,360 | $42,150 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,980U.S. $48,990 | $40,970 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $115,460U.S. $95,200 | $112,440 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,890U.S. $122,570 | $126,750 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,660U.S. $43,350 | $42,210 | 160 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,380U.S. $77,970 | $70,330 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,110U.S. $35,100 | $36,900 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,020U.S. $55,690 | $43,970 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,310U.S. $71,900 | $88,910 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,140U.S. $44,580 | $49,230 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,380U.S. $72,300 | $69,630 | 150 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $36,220 | not published | 150 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,080U.S. $43,600 | $38,050 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSOC 47-2171 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,960U.S. $58,970 | $59,470 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,820U.S. $123,220 | $104,030 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,200U.S. $40,450 | $46,500 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,990U.S. $148,080 | $138,340 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,750U.S. $105,650 | $82,750 | 140 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,160U.S. $60,810 | $69,470 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $214,520U.S. $210,040 | $245,920 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,790U.S. $76,400 | $59,570 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,720U.S. $56,460 | $56,830 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,820U.S. $74,090 | $76,940 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,640U.S. $61,660 | $66,960 | 140 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,440U.S. $46,330 | $41,310 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,400U.S. $45,780 | $41,470 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,480U.S. $40,410 | $42,430 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,640U.S. $64,820 | $63,950 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Gambling Cage WorkersSOC 43-3041 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,280U.S. $37,580 | $39,160 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,480U.S. $42,670 | $40,130 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,250U.S. $146,910 | $126,280 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,440U.S. $94,160 | $79,400 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,920U.S. $75,440 | $77,580 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $116,280U.S. $115,160 | $114,620 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,260U.S. $56,730 | $53,110 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,440U.S. $48,560 | $39,630 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,800U.S. $53,140 | $57,820 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,480U.S. $47,450 | $46,430 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,200U.S. $69,250 | $73,890 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,250U.S. $89,320 | $80,340 | 110 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,600U.S. $46,850 | $54,320 | 110 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,170U.S. $420,860 | $123,340 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansSOC 49-3092 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,800U.S. $52,000 | $54,820 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,300U.S. $74,330 | $65,330 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,960U.S. $52,540 | $45,380 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,980U.S. $133,000 | $123,220 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,190U.S. $117,330 | $87,480 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,180U.S. $104,000 | $69,700 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $110,840 | not published | 100 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,680U.S. $80,250 | $65,860 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,190U.S. $77,920 | $75,890 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,090U.S. $44,660 | $57,600 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,860U.S. $74,990 | $54,140 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,560U.S. $115,210 | $94,970 | 100 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,360U.S. $38,120 | $41,240 | 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesSOC 49-2096 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,640U.S. $48,420 | $51,790 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.5% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,860U.S. $36,670 | $34,630 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Albuquerque, NM · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,050U.S. $46,680 | $51,710 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Albuquerque, NM
- BLS source geography
- Albuquerque, NM
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 10740
- States
- New Mexico
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Albuquerque, NM?
In the Albuquerque, NM metropolitan area (CBSA 10740), BLS OEWS counted 404,700 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $48,060 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($327,670), Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary ($178,290), Electrical Engineer ($163,720).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Albuquerque, NM metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 10740), which includes Albuquerque and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Albuquerque city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Albuquerque, NM metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 10740). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs albuquerque”, “high paying jobs in albuquerque”, “best jobs in albuquerque” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).