Economists pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $149,500 or more. The middle half of economists in Albuquerque earn between $82,810 and $117,170.
- $76K10th
- $83K25th
- $97KMedian
- $117K75th
- $150K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,770 | $8,648 | $49.89 |
| Median | $96,870 | $8,072 | $46.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,810 | $6,901 | $39.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,170 | $9,764 | $56.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Economists pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Economists in Albuquerque earn 27% less than the U.S. average ($142,130). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $124,720.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $103,770 | $96,870 | $76,420 | $149,500 | 30 |
| United States | $142,130 | $124,720 | $67,360 | $238,060 | 17,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Economists salary after taxes in Albuquerque
On the average salary of $103,770, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $78,078 a year, or $6,507 a month and $3,003 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for economists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $103,770 buys what about $108,607 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Economists salary in nearby metro areas
- Denver, CO$126,990
- Phoenix, AZ$120,630
- Boulder, CO$117,480
- Tucson, AZ$83,420
- Fort Collins, CO$127,170
- Las Vegas, NV$98,340
Highest-paying cities for economists
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($184,860).
- New York, NY$184,860
- Washington, DC$166,140
- Durham, NC$159,310
- St. Louis, MO$156,690
- Los Angeles, CA$155,860
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Economists salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do economists make an hour in Albuquerque?
$49.89 an hour on average, and $46.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level economists salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the economists take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $78,078 a year ($6,507 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,770.
Do economists earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less than the U.S. average for this job ($142,130).
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. SOC code 19-3011; area Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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