Jobs in New Mexico — Pay & Openings by City
179,150 professionals employed across 1 major New Mexico metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $48,081/yr. Top hiring industry: Healthcare.
Last updated: 2026-07-24
Top Industries in New Mexico
Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Government, Education are the largest employment sectors in New Mexico.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Logistics Coordinator.
Jobs in New Mexico by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $48,081 | 179,150 | Home Health Aide jobs · Fast Food Worker jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs |
This hub links 3 role hubs across 1 New Mexico metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in New Mexico
State averages across the New Mexico metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | New Mexico Average Median |
|---|---|
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $101,270 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $96,040 |
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $95,900 |
| Operations Manager salary guide | $94,640 |
| Plumber salary guide | $63,900 |
| Forklift Operator salary guide | $62,150 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $60,080 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $59,140 |
| Electrician salary guide | $59,120 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $57,910 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $57,110 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $56,210 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $55,840 |
| Welder salary guide | $49,980 |
| Auto Mechanic salary guide | $48,820 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.