New Mexico wages
West region · all-occupation average · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Across all occupations, New Mexico has a median annual wage of $45,870 and a mean of $60,290 (BLS OEWS, May 2024) — -7.3% versus the $49,500 US median. That makes it #33 of 51 states by mean wage. About 860,880 people are employed here. The highest-paying tracked job in New Mexico is Family Medicine Physicians ($239,200+ median). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer and experience.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Common jobs in New Mexico: pay vs the US
Median annual wage in New Mexico for widely-searched occupations, next to the national median:
| Occupation | New Mexico median | US median | New Mexico jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $120,820 | $133,080 | 4,810 |
| Registered Nurses | $88,260 | $93,600 | 17,510 |
| Electricians | $56,890 | $62,350 | 5,090 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $48,360 | $57,440 | 10,850 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $77,420 | $81,680 | 6,660 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $65,510 | $62,340 | 7,480 |
| Lawyers | $112,500 | $151,160 | 3,130 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $59,660 | $62,970 | 2,900 |
| Pharmacists | $137,600 | $137,480 | 1,770 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $63,340 | $76,290 | 4,830 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Software Developers · Registered Nurses · Electricians · Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Accountants and Auditors · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Lawyers · Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · Pharmacists · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Highest-paying tracked jobs in New Mexico
The best-paid of the 124 curated occupations in New Mexico, by median wage:
| # | Occupation | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $239,200+ | $291,980 |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200+ | $277,580 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $215,730 | $209,730 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $178,120 | $178,400 |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $171,730 | $191,570 |
| 6 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $164,340 | $145,110 |
| 7 | Electrical Engineers | $143,850 | $144,120 |
| 8 | Mechanical Engineers | $141,490 | $135,530 |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $139,990 | $144,080 |
| 10 | Aerospace Engineers | $139,770 | $141,350 |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,330 | $155,900 |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $138,440 | $136,620 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wage in New Mexico?
The median annual wage across all occupations in New Mexico is $45,870 and the mean is $60,290 (BLS OEWS, May 2024), which is -7.3% versus the US median of $49,500. New Mexico ranks #33 of 51 states by mean wage.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Mexico?
Among tracked occupations, the highest-paying in New Mexico include Family Medicine Physicians ($239,200+), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($239,200+), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($215,730). See the full list on this page.
Are New Mexico wages before or after tax?
These are gross wages from the BLS OEWS survey, before income and payroll tax. New Mexico's state income tax (if any), federal tax and deductions reduce take-home pay. Use a paycheck calculator for after-tax figures.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024, gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. These are statewide survey estimates before tax; pay varies by metro, employer and experience, and cost of living differs widely within New Mexico. Information only, not financial advice. See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-20