New Mexico
State · BLS OEWS 2023
In New Mexico, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 610 detailed occupations covering about 779,570 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 7.9% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $228,760 | +15.1% | 180 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $226,990 | +37.8% | 630 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $220,080 | +3.5% | 270 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $192,820 | -15.3% | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $184,300 | +11.4% | 1,790 |
| Dentists, General | $182,250 | +9.6% | 840 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $172,190 | +18.7% | — |
| Physicists | $171,670 | +10.3% | 770 |
| Podiatrists | $162,620 | +14.8% | 50 |
| Optometrists | $155,060 | +17.6% | 130 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $154,960 | +4.1% | 280 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $149,990 | +13.7% | 100 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $139,270 | +38.4% | 160 |
| Chemical Engineers | $139,130 | +24.1% | 90 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $136,510 | -0.6% | 350 |
| Electrical Engineers | $135,880 | +27.1% | 1,720 |
| Pharmacists | $134,890 | -0.8% | 1,950 |
| Engineers, All Other | $134,650 | +20.3% | 2,180 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $133,660 | +204.3% | 1,870 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,090 | +5.4% | 1,480 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $132,340 | +1.2% | — |
| Nuclear Engineers | $132,320 | +5.5% | 1,190 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,930 | +1.5% | 530 |
| Purchasing Managers | $131,600 | -3.5% | 180 |
| Information Security Analysts | $130,070 | +8.1% | 1,680 |