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Salaries in Albuquerque by Occupation
Average pay by occupation in the Albuquerque metro area: 35 jobs ranked by annual salary from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Figures cover the whole Albuquerque, NM metropolitan area, not just city centers.
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS metro data (Albuquerque, NM) · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology
Albuquerque pay by occupation
| Occupation | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|
| Financial Managers | $64.19 | $133,520 |
| Marketing Managers | $63.64 | $132,380 |
| Software Developers | $61.34 | $127,590 |
| Information Security Analysts | $60.75 | $126,350 |
| Project Management Specialists | $46.57 | $96,860 |
| Registered Nurses | $44.40 | $92,350 |
| Data Scientists | $41.66 | $86,650 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $38.19 | $79,430 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $33.30 | $69,260 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $32.13 | $66,840 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $31.82 | $66,180 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $30.80 | $64,070 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $30.64 | $63,740 |
| Electricians | $28.34 | $58,950 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $28.12 | $58,480 |
| Graphic Designers | $25.65 | $53,350 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $25.41 | $52,860 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $25.41 | $52,860 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| Carpenters | $24.01 | $49,940 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $23.67 | $49,240 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $23.50 | $48,890 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $23.38 | $48,640 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $22.30 | $46,380 |
| Firefighters | $21.14 | $43,970 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $20.08 | $41,760 |
| Phlebotomists | $19.82 | $41,220 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $19.27 | $40,090 |
| Medical Assistants | $19.17 | $39,870 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $18.82 | $39,150 |
| Nursing Assistants | $18.10 | $37,650 |
| Office Clerks, General | $17.97 | $37,370 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $17.62 | $36,650 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $16.32 | $33,950 |
| Retail Salespersons | $16.18 | $33,650 |
| Web Developers | Not published for this metro area |
Highest-paying occupations in Albuquerque
- Financial Managers — $133,520 a year
- Marketing Managers — $132,380 a year
- Software Developers — $127,590 a year
- Information Security Analysts — $126,350 a year
- Project Management Specialists — $96,860 a year
Wages above cover the whole Albuquerque, NM metro. For statewide context, see the New Mexico salary page, or browse all 36 salary guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which occupation pays the most in Albuquerque?
Financial Managers leads, at about $133,520 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release (Albuquerque, NM metro).
Where does the data come from?
Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wages for the Albuquerque, NM metropolitan statistical area, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.
Is this pay for the city or the whole metro?
Pay covers the Albuquerque, NM MSA — the city plus surrounding counties — which is exactly how the BLS publishes local wage data. Neighborhood-level pay varies.
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