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Average salary by job family in Albuquerque
| Architecture and Engineering | $131,970 |
|---|---|
| Management | $126,500 |
| Legal | $110,690 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $104,190 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $103,680 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $96,830 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $87,670 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $71,100 |
| Community and Social Service | $64,920 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $63,210 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $58,650 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,390 |
| Protective Service | $55,130 |
| Production | $50,580 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,260 |
| Sales and Related | $46,640 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,300 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,710 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,910 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,400 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,860 |
| Healthcare Support | $35,340 |
Highest-paying jobs in Albuquerque
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$367,930
- Physicians, All Other$318,170
- Surgeons, All Other$311,480
- Psychiatrists$246,300
- Pediatricians, General$245,920
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$214,950
- Family Medicine Physicians$202,820
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$198,260
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$196,730
- Personal Financial Advisors$185,910
Most common jobs in Albuquerque and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 16,860 | $31,210 | $30,170 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 14,510 | $30,780 | $29,140 |
| Retail Salespersons | 11,370 | $35,640 | $34,160 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 11,020 | $48,020 | $46,950 |
| Registered Nurses | 10,290 | $96,770 | $96,040 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 10,270 | $44,220 | $41,790 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,220 | $40,910 | $36,240 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,670 | $118,420 | $94,640 |
| Cashiers | 7,460 | $33,230 | $30,540 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 7,070 | $36,110 | $35,450 |
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Cost of living in Albuquerque
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $64,480 therefore buys what $67,486 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $352,894, 5.2 times the median household income of $67,995.
$352,894typical home value
$67,995median household income
95.5BEA price parity
918,567metro population
Take-home pay in Albuquerque
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,910 | $30,457 | $2,538 |
| Median wage | $48,060 | $39,697 | $3,308 |
| Average wage | $64,480 | $52,125 | $4,344 |
| 75th percentile wage | $77,220 | $60,690 | $5,058 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque
Architecture and Engineering21 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$158K
- Engineers, All Other$152K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$150K
- Chemical Engineers$144K
- Aerospace Engineers$143K
- Industrial Engineers$133K
- Environmental Engineers$123K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$115K
- Civil Engineers$109K
- Mechanical Drafters$104K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$95K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$91K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$80K
- Surveyors$78K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Landscape Architects$68K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$56K
Management27 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$215K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$160K
- Financial Managers$154K
- Chief Executives$144K
- Purchasing Managers$138K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$137K
- Industrial Production Managers$136K
- Managers, All Other$133K
- Human Resources Managers$133K
- Marketing Managers$128K
- Sales Managers$127K
- Public Relations Managers$126K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$124K
- Fundraising Managers$124K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$124K
- Training and Development Managers$123K
- Facilities Managers$121K
- General and Operations Managers$118K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$114K
- Administrative Services Managers$113K
- Education Administrators, All Other$112K
- Construction Managers$110K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$105K
- Social and Community Service Managers$92K
- Food Service Managers$82K
- Lodging Managers$74K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$68K
Legal5 jobs
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$183K
- Information Security Analysts$143K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$131K
- Software Developers$128K
- Database Architects$127K
- Computer Network Architects$111K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$109K
- Database Administrators$101K
- Computer Systems Analysts$101K
- Data Scientists$97K
- Operations Research Analysts$91K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90K
- Computer Programmers$89K
- Web Developers$84K
- Statisticians$83K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$70K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$68K
- Computer User Support Specialists$54K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical46 jobs
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$368K
- Physicians, All Other$318K
- Surgeons, All Other$311K
- Psychiatrists$246K
- Pediatricians, General$246K
- Family Medicine Physicians$203K
- Dentists, General$177K
- Podiatrists$161K
- Optometrists$161K
- Veterinarians$149K
- Nurse Practitioners$148K
- Pharmacists$143K
- Physician Assistants$136K
- Radiologists$123K
- Physical Therapists$108K
- Radiation Therapists$105K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$103K
- Occupational Therapists$102K
- Registered Nurses$97K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$96K
- Audiologists$95K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$95K
- Dental Hygienists$94K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$89K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$88K
- Chiropractors$88K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$74K
- Respiratory Therapists$73K
- Paramedics$73K
- Athletic Trainers$69K
- Surgical Assistants$69K
- Medical Records Specialists$59K
- Surgical Technologists$58K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$53K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$52K
- Pharmacy Technicians$48K
- Opticians, Dispensing$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Psychiatric Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$39K
Life, Physical, and Social Science25 jobs
- Physicists$177K
- Chemists$127K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$127K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$121K
- School Psychologists$116K
- Economists$104K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$103K
- Hydrologists$103K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$96K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$92K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$92K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$89K
- Conservation Scientists$88K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$87K
- Epidemiologists$85K
- Urban and Regional Planners$80K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$79K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$78K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$70K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$70K
- Survey Researchers$63K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$61K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59K
- Chemical Technicians$58K
- Biological Technicians$52K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$186K
- Project Management Specialists$116K
- Management Analysts$102K
- Logisticians$100K
- Budget Analysts$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$95K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$93K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$92K
- Labor Relations Specialists$89K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89K
- Financial Risk Specialists$87K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$87K
- Accountants and Auditors$86K
- Credit Analysts$84K
- Financial Examiners$79K
- Human Resources Specialists$79K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$78K
- Compliance Officers$75K
- Insurance Underwriters$75K
- Cost Estimators$75K
- Loan Officers$74K
- Fundraisers$72K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$68K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$63K
- Credit Counselors$55K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$54K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$54K
- Tax Preparers$42K
Educational Instruction and Library31 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$197K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$91K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Instructional Coordinators$84K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$75K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$74K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$73K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$69K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$69K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Curators$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$62K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$56K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$54K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$54K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$54K
- Library Technicians$49K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47K
- Tutors$42K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$89K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$78K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$71K
- Clergy$69K
- Health Education Specialists$67K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$66K
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$66K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64K
- Community Health Workers$60K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$54K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$47K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media21 jobs
- Technical Writers$89K
- Public Relations Specialists$78K
- Interpreters and Translators$77K
- Editors$76K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$74K
- Producers and Directors$73K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$69K
- Coaches and Scouts$68K
- Interior Designers$62K
- Graphic Designers$62K
- Film and Video Editors$61K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$61K
- Writers and Authors$60K
- Photographers$58K
- Broadcast Technicians$54K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$54K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$52K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$51K
- Audio and Video Technicians$44K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38K
- Floral Designers$36K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair31 jobs
- Avionics Technicians$88K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$77K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$77K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$75K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$73K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$67K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$59K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$55K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$52K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$48K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$46K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Home Appliance Repairers$44K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$42K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$34K
Construction and Extraction35 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$69K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$63K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$62K
- Sheet Metal Workers$61K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$59K
- Carpenters$59K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$59K
- Electricians$58K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$58K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$57K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$57K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$56K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$55K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$54K
- Tapers$53K
- Roofers$49K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48K
- Glaziers$48K
- Pipelayers$47K
- Helpers--Electricians$47K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$45K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$45K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$45K
- Tile and Stone Setters$44K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$43K
- Construction Laborers$42K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42K
- Helpers--Roofers$41K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$40K
Protective Service18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$70K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$70K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$64K
- Transportation Security Screeners$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$60K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$51K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$49K
- Security Guards$47K
- Firefighters$44K
- Animal Control Workers$41K
- School Bus Monitors$37K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Production38 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Machinists$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$52K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$50K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$49K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$45K
- Furniture Finishers$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$43K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Printing Press Operators$41K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$41K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Production Workers, All Other$40K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$38K
- Helpers--Production Workers$37K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$37K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37K
- Food Batchmakers$36K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36K
- Bakers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$35K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$34K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$31K
Office and Administrative Support42 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$59K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$58K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$58K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$51K
- Data Entry Keyers$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$46K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$46K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$46K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Order Clerks$44K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$42K
- Tellers$41K
- Gambling Cage Workers$39K
- Office Clerks, General$39K
- File Clerks$38K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Engineers$129K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$113K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$89K
- Real Estate Brokers$85K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$84K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66K
- Insurance Sales Agents$65K
- Advertising Sales Agents$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Travel Agents$42K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$39K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$37K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$33K
Transportation and Material Moving22 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$104K
- Transportation Inspectors$88K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$56K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Traffic Technicians$49K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$46K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Driver/Sales Workers$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Parking Attendants$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Personal Care and Service15 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$56K
- Skincare Specialists$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$43K
- Residential Advisors$41K
- Tour and Travel Guides$41K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$40K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$40K
- Childcare Workers$36K
- Animal Caretakers$35K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$41K
- Pest Control Workers$41K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$65K
- Waiters and Waitresses$44K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Bartenders$43K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Cooks, Short Order$37K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Cooks, Fast Food$33K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$70K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$61K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Massage Therapists$51K
- Dental Assistants$44K
- Pharmacy Aides$43K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Medical Transcriptionists$42K
- Medical Assistants$42K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
- Orderlies$38K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31K
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Salary in Albuquerque: questions
What is a good salary in Albuquerque?
Half of all workers in the Albuquerque metro earn less than $48,060 and the average is $64,480. Earning more than $77,220 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Albuquerque to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,662, because prices here are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Albuquerque?
Emergency Medicine Physicians ($367,930), Physicians, All Other ($318,170), Surgeons, All Other ($311,480).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Albuquerque, NM (10740), all occupations and 497 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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