Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in New Mexico, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 40 largest places in New Mexico, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | 562,218 | $68,317 | $1,145 | 5.4% | 39.2% |
| 2 | Las Cruces | 114,197 | $55,422 | $974 | 7.0% | 36.7% |
| 3 | Rio Rancho | 108,515 | $89,596 | $1,514 | 4.6% | 34.0% |
| 4 | Santa Fe | 89,019 | $73,482 | $1,463 | 5.1% | 47.8% |
| 5 | Roswell | 47,638 | $51,583 | $876 | 5.0% | 18.6% |
| 6 | Farmington | 46,314 | $68,784 | $1,037 | 3.9% | 26.2% |
| 7 | Hobbs | 40,252 | $64,021 | $1,112 | 6.3% | 17.3% |
| 8 | Clovis | 37,942 | $54,820 | $988 | 8.8% | 23.6% |
| 9 | South Valley | 37,120 | $58,224 | $954 | 4.3% | 15.1% |
| 10 | Carlsbad | 31,746 | $72,306 | $1,236 | 5.2% | 19.2% |
| 11 | Alamogordo | 31,307 | $55,952 | $902 | 7.5% | 25.5% |
| 12 | Gallup | 21,023 | $58,303 | $927 | 5.7% | 23.5% |
| 13 | Los Lunas | 18,618 | $62,330 | $1,110 | 4.8% | 25.9% |
| 14 | Chaparral | 18,186 | $46,017 | $853 | 6.3% | 10.6% |
| 15 | Sunland Park | 17,463 | $62,814 | $920 | 4.6% | 21.8% |
| 16 | Deming | 15,221 | $34,165 | $586 | 2.7% | 15.9% |
| 17 | Los Alamos | 13,317 | $141,018 | $1,359 | 0.8% | 69.8% |
| 18 | Las Vegas | 13,000 | $45,125 | $792 | 4.8% | 28.3% |
| 19 | Artesia | 12,576 | $74,915 | $1,288 | 5.9% | 19.9% |
| 20 | Portales | 11,968 | $50,555 | $903 | 7.4% | 25.4% |
| 21 | Lovington | 11,498 | $68,821 | $1,014 | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| 22 | Española | 10,473 | $47,667 | $829 | 4.4% | 18.3% |
| 23 | North Valley | 10,455 | $61,498 | $893 | 8.5% | 27.6% |
| 24 | Silver City | 9,536 | $38,711 | $866 | 13.2% | 35.8% |
| 25 | Bernalillo | 9,086 | $63,880 | $902 | 6.9% | 22.5% |
| 26 | Grants | 8,951 | $47,183 | $783 | 6.0% | 19.2% |
| 27 | Anthony | 8,767 | $38,132 | $561 | 11.6% | 7.6% |
| 28 | Corrales | 8,555 | $102,307 | $1,143 | 6.3% | 51.5% |
| 29 | Socorro | 8,481 | $39,375 | $711 | 2.1% | 25.1% |
| 30 | Ruidoso | 7,699 | $52,736 | $944 | 3.3% | 35.4% |
| 31 | Shiprock | 7,610 | $35,900 | $694 | 14.9% | 11.6% |
| 32 | Belen | 7,450 | $42,627 | $916 | 8.0% | 13.6% |
| 33 | Bloomfield | 7,395 | $48,472 | $984 | 5.7% | 14.9% |
| 34 | Taos | 6,458 | $47,304 | $883 | 10.6% | 39.0% |
| 35 | Aztec | 6,150 | $41,977 | $629 | 4.5% | 15.7% |
| 36 | Edgewood | 6,124 | $84,761 | $1,114 | 5.1% | 35.0% |
| 37 | Santa Teresa | 6,041 | $63,161 | $1,356 | 1.9% | 37.6% |
| 38 | North Hobbs | 6,034 | $82,554 | $1,319 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| 39 | Raton | 6,026 | $52,641 | $741 | 1.8% | 21.3% |
| 40 | Truth or Consequences | 6,019 | $33,788 | $714 | 1.6% | 18.3% |
New Mexico is in the West region (Mountain division), with 2,120,246 residents, a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $64,059. The unemployment rate was 4.7% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 92.2 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,059 | 45 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 44 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.5% | 41 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 92.2 | 15 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 41 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 9.4% | 21 of 51 | higher is better |
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New Mexico is in the West region (Mountain division) and has 2,120,246 residents (the 36th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 39.4. Its economy produced about $156,192 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 38th among states and DC, equal to $73,667 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 4.7% in 2026M09, which is 44th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.5% of employment, 41st highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $47,210 a year ($22.70 an hour), 7% below the national median ($47,210 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in New Mexico are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (38,910 jobs, median $28,520); Fast Food and Counter Workers (28,250 jobs, median $28,700); Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (25,430 jobs, median $46,450); Retail Salespersons (23,800 jobs, median $33,300); Cashiers (19,020 jobs, median $30,120). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Architectural and Engineering Managers (median $215,120); Computer Hardware Engineers (median $165,350); Engineers, All Other (median $162,070). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in architecture and engineering (1.9 times the national share of workers) and construction and extraction (1.6 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in New Mexico: the regional price parity is 92.2 against 100 for the whole country (15th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,067 a month and the median household income $64,059, so a year of rent equals 20.0% of income; the median home value is $248,100. The state minimum wage is $12.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 5.90%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
9.4% of residents were born abroad and 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 73.6% drive alone, 0.6% use public transit and 12.2% work from home; 12.8% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 32,982 | 21.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 20,457 | 13.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18,487 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12,480 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11,531 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 9,769 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 6,707 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5,964 | 3.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5,656 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5,179 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4,638 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4,534 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4,258 | 2.7% |
| Information | 3,315 | 2.1% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 3,274 | 2.1% |
| Utilities | 2,408 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,853 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,176 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 849 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 675 | 0.4% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 26,200 | +5.6% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 58,000 | +5.1% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 28,500 | +2.2% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 149,500 | +2.2% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 8,400 | -10.6% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 35,500 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 117,300 | -2.4% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 156,300 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 99,400 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 28,900 | +2.5% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 195,900 | +1.5% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 903,900 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 112,620 | 129.3 | 1.13 | $44,620 | $30,860 | $67,280 | -6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 82,180 | 94.4 | 1.07 | $30,630 | $26,950 | $48,480 | -13% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 64,730 | 74.3 | 0.84 | $40,690 | $28,940 | $63,970 | -8% |
| Sales and Related | 69,940 | 80.3 | 0.93 | $35,270 | $28,080 | $74,290 | -8% |
| Management | 50,240 | 57.7 | 0.81 | $108,350 | $59,070 | $209,700 | -14% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 45,830 | 52.6 | 0.78 | $77,510 | $47,010 | $132,810 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 52,060 | 59.8 | 0.95 | $86,360 | $40,200 | $164,090 | -0% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 53,330 | 61.2 | 1.05 | $63,130 | $31,460 | $92,750 | +4% |
| Production | 28,920 | 33.2 | 0.60 | $43,880 | $30,610 | $84,080 | -7% |
| Healthcare Support | 55,410 | 63.6 | 1.25 | $30,270 | $26,480 | $45,990 | -21% |
| Construction and Extraction | 58,600 | 67.3 | 1.63 | $49,900 | $36,080 | $82,130 | -16% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 37,650 | 43.2 | 1.10 | $51,270 | $33,900 | $90,190 | -14% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 20,520 | 23.6 | 0.70 | $99,290 | $49,940 | $168,870 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 27,710 | 31.8 | 1.09 | $35,720 | $28,410 | $46,680 | -5% |
| Protective Service | 26,980 | 31.0 | 1.28 | $49,980 | $31,780 | $91,570 | -0% |
| Personal Care and Service | 14,820 | 17.0 | 0.81 | $35,340 | $27,120 | $51,410 | -3% |
| Community and Social Service | 15,360 | 17.6 | 1.03 | $60,010 | $38,150 | $96,480 | +3% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 27,170 | 31.2 | 1.85 | $128,000 | $63,050 | $198,840 | +29% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 7,650 | 8.8 | 0.67 | $52,950 | $32,900 | $104,670 | -16% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 10,050 | 11.5 | 1.22 | $80,720 | $47,170 | $154,680 | -2% |
| Legal | 6,160 | 7.1 | 0.84 | $88,510 | $46,470 | $200,270 | -14% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,040 | 3.5 | 1.25 | $34,020 | $24,960 | $52,450 | -7% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 25.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 10.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.0% |
| Construction | 7.6% |
| Public administration | 7.3% |
| Other services | 5.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 38,910 | 1.61 | $28,520 | $26,400 | $36,440 | -20% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,250 | 1.31 | $28,700 | $26,670 | $36,360 | -8% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 25,430 | 2.66 | $46,450 | $33,870 | $61,820 | -2% |
| Retail Salespersons | 23,800 | 1.09 | $33,300 | $27,870 | $45,370 | -6% |
| Cashiers | 19,020 | 1.10 | $30,120 | $27,460 | $38,050 | -8% |
| Registered Nurses | 17,980 | 0.95 | $94,340 | $74,300 | $123,540 | -3% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 16,950 | 1.17 | $39,030 | $31,060 | $56,480 | -13% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 16,540 | 1.04 | $35,830 | $29,540 | $51,170 | -4% |
| General and Operations Managers | 16,330 | 0.83 | $98,630 | $47,710 | $214,590 | -7% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 14,360 | 1.16 | $36,020 | $29,070 | $45,030 | -2% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 12,740 | 1.00 | $36,920 | $26,670 | $69,410 | +5% |
| Construction Laborers | 12,470 | 2.03 | $38,400 | $30,840 | $53,590 | -19% |
| Office Clerks, General | 11,880 | 0.86 | $37,130 | $27,750 | $52,000 | -18% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 11,820 | 1.02 | $50,500 | $38,540 | $65,990 | -14% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,200 | 0.62 | $37,230 | $28,510 | $50,620 | -7% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 9,320 | 1.09 | $45,760 | $30,920 | $71,380 | -8% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 8,970 | 1.13 | $35,900 | $27,050 | $46,390 | -2% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 8,450 | 1.39 | $79,100 | $48,860 | $130,200 | -5% |
| Security Guards | 8,410 | 1.17 | $43,320 | $30,220 | $64,840 | +14% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 8,330 | 1.03 | $62,640 | $40,540 | $92,410 | -10% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 8,120 | 1.36 | $75,900 | $59,330 | $84,170 | +5% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 7,810 | 0.99 | $35,020 | $28,100 | $43,400 | -6% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 7,780 | 1.01 | $48,080 | $35,660 | $70,890 | -5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 7,660 | 1.22 | $46,550 | $34,490 | $72,510 | -4% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 6,850 | 1.37 | $33,370 | $27,290 | $38,200 | -6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,930 | 1.01 | $327,670 | $135,220 | $449,310 | +23% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,270 | 1.84 | $215,120 | $163,530 | $268,190 | +26% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 5,260 | 12.25 | $165,350 | $117,150 | $204,150 | +2% |
| Engineers, All Other | 2,190 | 2.54 | $162,070 | $90,880 | $203,280 | +32% |
| Electrical Engineers | 2,560 | 2.30 | $158,520 | $102,880 | $202,680 | +31% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2,710 | 1.63 | $157,710 | $103,780 | $203,140 | +51% |
| Pharmacists | 1,730 | 0.96 | $147,000 | $103,500 | $174,200 | +4% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,500 | 0.40 | $137,730 | $89,870 | $234,780 | -21% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,770 | 0.98 | $137,520 | $106,320 | $175,020 | +4% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,110 | 2.05 | $136,990 | $87,190 | $205,570 | +5% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,430 | 1.15 | $134,600 | $42,680 | $355,560 | +25% |
| Financial Managers | 2,530 | 0.54 | $133,700 | $90,750 | $216,360 | -20% |
| Information Security Analysts | 2,470 | 2.32 | $130,070 | $99,100 | $199,990 | +1% |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,140 | 0.56 | $128,090 | $82,110 | $168,490 | +25% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,650 | 0.67 | $127,090 | $70,120 | $194,850 | +9% |
| Software Developers | 3,960 | 0.42 | $124,520 | $77,110 | $184,710 | -8% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 3,150 | 0.94 | $124,300 | $78,520 | $204,420 | +0% |
| Managers, All Other | 3,770 | 1.08 | $123,550 | $82,860 | $204,330 | -13% |
| Lawyers | 3,380 | 0.80 | $119,680 | $76,100 | $232,890 | -25% |
| Sales Managers | 1,750 | 0.49 | $114,080 | $65,190 | $204,790 | -23% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 1,160 | 1.15 | $109,480 | $76,820 | $178,830 | +5% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 2,290 | 1.24 | $107,720 | $83,860 | $133,580 | +2% |
| Project Management Specialists | 4,330 | 0.72 | $106,970 | $63,430 | $173,000 | +5% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,330 | 0.89 | $106,880 | $77,260 | $146,400 | +4% |
| Construction Managers | 2,480 | 1.17 | $104,550 | $71,830 | $167,440 | -9% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 5,260 | 12.25 | $165,350 | $117,150 | $204,150 | +2% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 2,600 | 10.75 | $64,990 | $47,400 | $101,900 | +12% |
| Wellhead Pumpers | 1,060 | 10.49 | $78,010 | $48,240 | $98,810 | +12% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 2,220 | 8.82 | $50,000 | $36,440 | $65,790 | +6% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 1,390 | 4.13 | $101,750 | $65,170 | $123,260 | +30% |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 2,020 | 3.15 | $86,840 | $47,480 | $111,970 | -7% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 2,110 | 2.93 | $48,190 | $36,110 | $80,090 | -20% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 25,430 | 2.66 | $46,450 | $33,870 | $61,820 | -2% |
| Engineers, All Other | 2,190 | 2.54 | $162,070 | $90,880 | $203,280 | +32% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 2,150 | 2.35 | $76,940 | $60,190 | $90,580 | +4% |
| Information Security Analysts | 2,470 | 2.32 | $130,070 | $99,100 | $199,990 | +1% |
| Electrical Engineers | 2,560 | 2.30 | $158,520 | $102,880 | $202,680 | +31% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 5,520 | 2.06 | $52,000 | $44,800 | $69,690 | -13% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,110 | 2.05 | $136,990 | $87,190 | $205,570 | +5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 1,090 | 2.04 | $74,440 | $60,070 | $89,760 | +11% |
| Construction Laborers | 12,470 | 2.03 | $38,400 | $30,840 | $53,590 | -19% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 2,940 | 2.01 | $29,300 | $27,450 | $35,110 | -16% |
| Tire Repairers and Changers | 1,190 | 1.95 | $31,640 | $28,420 | $39,630 | -16% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1,000 | 1.88 | $96,070 | $59,940 | $124,110 | +23% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,270 | 1.84 | $215,120 | $163,530 | $268,190 | +26% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 1,470 | 1.69 | $47,740 | $33,770 | $59,380 | -5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,070 | 1.68 | $60,490 | $43,490 | $177,330 | -5% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2,710 | 1.63 | $157,710 | $103,780 | $203,140 | +51% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 1,360 | 1.62 | $78,840 | $49,530 | $124,650 | +2% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 38,910 | 1.61 | $28,520 | $26,400 | $36,440 | -20% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 863 federal job postings open now in New Mexico (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 144 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 133 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 87 |
| Indian Health Service | 73 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 44 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 31 |
| Farm Service Agency | 25 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 20 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Office of the Secretary of the Interior | 12 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 11 |
| Bureau of Indian Education | 11 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 11 |
| National Park Service | 11 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 11 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 75 |
| Attorney | 35 |
| Forestry Technician | 33 |
| Nurse | 32 |
| Medical Officer | 31 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 27 |
| General Engineering | 17 |
| Contracting | 16 |
| Information Technology Management | 16 |
| Program Management | 15 |
| Aviation Safety | 15 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 15 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 14 |
| Criminal Investigation | 13 |
| Human Resources Management | 12 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $72,849 (645 postings).
The median wage in New Mexico is $47,210 a year ($22.70 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-7%). The 10th percentile earns $28,760 and the 90th $110,070.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 112,620 | 129.3 | 1.13 | $44,620 | $30,860 | $67,280 | -6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 82,180 | 94.4 | 1.07 | $30,630 | $26,950 | $48,480 | -13% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 64,730 | 74.3 | 0.84 | $40,690 | $28,940 | $63,970 | -8% |
| Sales and Related | 69,940 | 80.3 | 0.93 | $35,270 | $28,080 | $74,290 | -8% |
| Management | 50,240 | 57.7 | 0.81 | $108,350 | $59,070 | $209,700 | -14% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 45,830 | 52.6 | 0.78 | $77,510 | $47,010 | $132,810 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 52,060 | 59.8 | 0.95 | $86,360 | $40,200 | $164,090 | -0% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 53,330 | 61.2 | 1.05 | $63,130 | $31,460 | $92,750 | +4% |
| Production | 28,920 | 33.2 | 0.60 | $43,880 | $30,610 | $84,080 | -7% |
| Healthcare Support | 55,410 | 63.6 | 1.25 | $30,270 | $26,480 | $45,990 | -21% |
| Construction and Extraction | 58,600 | 67.3 | 1.63 | $49,900 | $36,080 | $82,130 | -16% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 37,650 | 43.2 | 1.10 | $51,270 | $33,900 | $90,190 | -14% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 20,520 | 23.6 | 0.70 | $99,290 | $49,940 | $168,870 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 27,710 | 31.8 | 1.09 | $35,720 | $28,410 | $46,680 | -5% |
| Protective Service | 26,980 | 31.0 | 1.28 | $49,980 | $31,780 | $91,570 | -0% |
| Personal Care and Service | 14,820 | 17.0 | 0.81 | $35,340 | $27,120 | $51,410 | -3% |
| Community and Social Service | 15,360 | 17.6 | 1.03 | $60,010 | $38,150 | $96,480 | +3% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 27,170 | 31.2 | 1.85 | $128,000 | $63,050 | $198,840 | +29% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 7,650 | 8.8 | 0.67 | $52,950 | $32,900 | $104,670 | -16% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 10,050 | 11.5 | 1.22 | $80,720 | $47,170 | $154,680 | -2% |
| Legal | 6,160 | 7.1 | 0.84 | $88,510 | $46,470 | $200,270 | -14% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,040 | 3.5 | 1.25 | $34,020 | $24,960 | $52,450 | -7% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In New Mexico ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $12.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 5.90% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 92.2 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,067 |
| Median home value | $248,100 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 70.0% |
| Poverty rate | 17.8% |
| Drive alone to work | 73.6% |
| Public transit to work | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 12.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 12.8% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
9.4% of residents of New Mexico were born abroad (199,727 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 128,981 |
| Philippines | 7,294 |
| Germany | 4,190 |
| Vietnam | 3,625 |
| India | 3,601 |
| Cuba | 3,594 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 3,008 |
| Canada | 2,539 |
| Guatemala | 2,345 |
| El Salvador | 1,833 |
| England | 1,817 |
| Korea | 1,730 |
| United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland | 1,713 |
| Japan | 1,399 |
| Colombia | 1,294 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$12.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 5.90% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.7% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$64,059 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
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