Pediatricians, General pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $133,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $313,200 or more. The middle half of pediatricians, general in Albuquerque earn between $178,200 and $313,200.
- $134K10th
- $178K25th
- $215KMedian
- $313K75th
- $313K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $245,920 | $20,493 | $118.23 |
| Median | $214,520 | $17,877 | $103.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $178,200 | $14,850 | $85.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $313,200 | $26,100 | $150.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pediatricians, General pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Pediatricians, general in Albuquerque earn 14% more than the New Mexico average ($216,420) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($212,110). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $210,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $245,920 | $214,520 | $133,990 | $313,200 | 140 |
| New Mexico | $216,420 | $202,390 | $112,320 | $313,200 | 270 |
| United States | $212,110 | $210,040 | $91,470 | $338,500 | 39,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pediatricians, General salary after taxes in Albuquerque
On the average salary of $245,920, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $169,586 a year, or $14,132 a month and $6,523 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% 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 pediatricians, general? 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 $245,920 buys what about $257,384 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Pediatricians, General salary in nearby metro areas
- El Paso, TX$216,270
- Colorado Springs, CO$220,490
- Denver, CO$186,370
- Phoenix, AZ$245,770
- Tucson, AZ$194,700
- Provo, UT$265,270
Highest-paying cities for pediatricians, general
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($340,410).
- Sacramento, CA$340,410
- Vallejo, CA$306,510
- St. Cloud, MN$304,330
- Fresno, CA$294,660
- Manchester, NH$288,830
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Pediatricians, General salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do pediatricians, general make an hour in Albuquerque?
$118.23 an hour on average, and $103.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pediatricians, general salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $133,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $178,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pediatricians, general take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $169,586 a year ($14,132 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $245,920.
Do pediatricians, general earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($212,110).
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 29-1221; area Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.2%.
- 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 1.41, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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