NMAvg COL: 843 cities tracked
New Mexico Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 3 cities in New Mexico. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
3
Avg COL index
84
State income tax
5.9%
Total population
772K
Top paying jobs in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $240K | $343K | $471K | $600K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $257K | $334K | $411K | $497K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $248K | $326K | $403K | $480K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $240K | $326K | $428K | $557K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $236K | $308K | $395K | $502K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $215K | $283K | $367K | $472K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $209K | $277K | $361K | $466K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $207K | $272K | $353K | $454K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $201K | $263K | $344K | $445K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $194K | $251K | $320K | $409K | +6% |
Cities in New Mexico
Accounting salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $177K | $232K | $299K | $380K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $139K | $181K | $232K | $295K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $110K | $142K | $181K | $228K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $63K | $86K | $116K | $148K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $55K | $74K | $100K | $131K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $49K | $66K | $89K | $118K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $46K | $63K | $84K | $114K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $38K | $51K | $66K | $83K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $85K | $114K | $152K | $198K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $54K | $74K | $100K | $134K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $56K | $74K | $97K | $128K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $50K | $68K | $91K | $121K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $48K | $65K | $88K | $120K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $48K | $62K | $85K | $117K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $45K | $61K | $82K | $111K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $101K | $133K | $171K | $223K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $67K | $90K | $118K | $152K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $62K | $81K | $110K | $144K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $62K | $81K | $107K | $137K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $56K | $75K | $101K | $133K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $50K | $67K | $90K | $120K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $47K | $64K | $87K | $118K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $145K | $190K | $245K | $316K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $114K | $148K | $190K | $245K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $72K | $101K | $148K | $211K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $61K | $83K | $114K | $152K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $55K | $80K | $122K | $177K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $49K | $66K | $86K | $111K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $44K | $63K | $91K | $131K | +2% |
Business salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $209K | $277K | $361K | $466K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $181K | $243K | $319K | $413K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $177K | $234K | $305K | $395K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $167K | $221K | $288K | $375K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $131K | $198K | $320K | $523K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $139K | $187K | $249K | $329K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $122K | $177K | $260K | $388K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $122K | $177K | $270K | $405K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $125K | $164K | $213K | $274K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $100K | $133K | $177K | $234K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $91K | $120K | $156K | $201K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $89K | $116K | $150K | $192K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $67K | $97K | $137K | $190K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $66K | $93K | $128K | $169K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $63K | $91K | $128K | $177K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $66K | $91K | $118K | $150K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $66K | $91K | $120K | $153K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $61K | $89K | $128K | $181K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $63K | $88K | $118K | $152K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $61K | $83K | $111K | $145K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $57K | $83K | $114K | $152K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $61K | $83K | $111K | $143K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $57K | $80K | $108K | $142K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $57K | $80K | $110K | $145K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $52K | $72K | $94K | $122K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $46K | $66K | $94K | $137K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $46K | $63K | $84K | $110K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $44K | $57K | $74K | $94K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $40K | $55K | $74K | $101K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $40K | $55K | $74K | $100K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $35K | $47K | $63K | $84K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $35K | $47K | $61K | $78K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $122K | $164K | $218K | $287K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $80K | $108K | $142K | $187K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $46K | $63K | $84K | $114K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $44K | $61K | $83K | $111K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $44K | $61K | $83K | $111K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $38K | $52K | $69K | $91K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $32K | $44K | $57K | $74K | +18% |
| Budtender | $24K | $30K | $39K | $49K | +14% |
Construction salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $138K | $180K | $234K | $302K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $100K | $132K | $170K | $219K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $66K | $89K | $117K | $153K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $66K | $89K | $117K | $151K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $53K | $71K | $94K | $121K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $53K | $70K | $89K | $115K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $49K | $66K | $87K | $111K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $47K | $61K | $78K | $100K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $44K | $58K | $75K | $98K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $44K | $58K | $75K | $98K | +5% |
| Plumber | $44K | $58K | $77K | $100K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $41K | $53K | $68K | $87K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $41K | $53K | $68K | $87K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $41K | $53K | $70K | $92K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $36K | $48K | $63K | $81K | +4% |
| Welder | $32K | $43K | $54K | $70K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $68K | $93K | $121K | $154K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $60K | $83K | $113K | $148K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $43K | $60K | $82K | $113K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $40K | $57K | $82K | $121K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $40K | $57K | $79K | $113K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $38K | $52K | $71K | $96K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $32K | $52K | $88K | $154K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $38K | $50K | $68K | $92K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $35K | $48K | $65K | $85K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $35K | $48K | $67K | $90K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $32K | $43K | $60K | $85K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $27K | $38K | $57K | $83K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $164K | $211K | $270K | $346K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $152K | $202K | $261K | $337K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $131K | $164K | $207K | $257K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $118K | $148K | $181K | $223K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $105K | $137K | $169K | $209K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $97K | $125K | $156K | $194K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $74K | $97K | $125K | $156K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $63K | $83K | $108K | $137K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $49K | $66K | $86K | $110K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $240K | $343K | $471K | $600K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $171K | $240K | $326K | $428K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $154K | $218K | $300K | $394K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $53K | $69K | $84K | $101K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $39K | $51K | $67K | $84K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $30K | $38K | $47K | $58K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $70K | $87K | $106K | $129K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $61K | $81K | $104K | $132K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $55K | $77K | $111K | $162K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $49K | $65K | $83K | $106K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $47K | $61K | $78K | $100K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $41K | $55K | $71K | $92K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $38K | $53K | $70K | $89K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $41K | $53K | $68K | $85K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $41K | $53K | $68K | $85K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $34K | $44K | $58K | $73K | +3% |
Energy salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $94K | $127K | $164K | $212K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $67K | $90K | $118K | $150K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $53K | $73K | $96K | $124K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $41K | $51K | $65K | $84K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $36K | $45K | $58K | $75K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $94K | $124K | $161K | $206K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $81K | $107K | $135K | $170K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $77K | $105K | $135K | $170K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $69K | $93K | $120K | $152K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $67K | $90K | $117K | $146K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $67K | $89K | $115K | $144K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $62K | $84K | $110K | $139K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $62K | $84K | $110K | $139K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $62K | $84K | $110K | $139K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $62K | $82K | $106K | $135K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $62K | $82K | $106K | $133K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $60K | $81K | $105K | $133K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $58K | $79K | $103K | $130K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $60K | $79K | $103K | $130K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $58K | $77K | $101K | $129K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $58K | $77K | $101K | $129K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $56K | $75K | $99K | $127K | +3% |
Finance salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $148K | $211K | $304K | $439K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $101K | $152K | $236K | $380K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $105K | $145K | $194K | $270K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $97K | $139K | $202K | $320K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $97K | $137K | $190K | $270K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $93K | $133K | $190K | $295K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $89K | $118K | $153K | $198K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $80K | $114K | $156K | $219K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $80K | $108K | $139K | $177K | +3% |
| Actuary | $80K | $105K | $137K | $173K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $61K | $83K | $110K | $145K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $49K | $80K | $125K | $194K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $57K | $80K | $110K | $152K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $57K | $78K | $103K | $133K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $52K | $69K | $88K | $110K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $46K | $66K | $89K | $118K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $49K | $66K | $86K | $111K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $40K | $61K | $91K | $137K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $44K | $59K | $78K | $101K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $32K | $40K | $51K | $64K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $148K | $198K | $261K | $346K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $108K | $142K | $184K | $240K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $69K | $94K | $127K | $167K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $66K | $89K | $118K | $153K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $61K | $83K | $111K | $148K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $49K | $69K | $94K | $128K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $38K | $55K | $78K | $114K | +18% |
Government salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $60K | $81K | $106K | $137K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $55K | $72K | $93K | $119K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $49K | $72K | $102K | $137K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $53K | $71K | $90K | $115K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $51K | $69K | $90K | $117K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $42K | $57K | $78K | $102K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $37K | $51K | $69K | $90K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $35K | $49K | $64K | $81K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $257K | $334K | $411K | $497K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $248K | $326K | $403K | $480K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $240K | $326K | $428K | $557K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $167K | $212K | $274K | $360K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $167K | $212K | $266K | $343K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $127K | $154K | $193K | $248K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $96K | $118K | $144K | $180K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $101K | $113K | $127K | $141K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $93K | $111K | $133K | $158K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $86K | $104K | $124K | $150K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $62K | $89K | $120K | $158K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $67K | $84K | $105K | $129K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $62K | $81K | $107K | $139K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $64K | $81K | $99K | $120K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $62K | $77K | $94K | $116K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $62K | $77K | $94K | $113K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $58K | $73K | $90K | $110K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $56K | $70K | $89K | $111K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $50K | $62K | $77K | $96K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $45K | $58K | $74K | $93K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $39K | $50K | $62K | $77K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $36K | $48K | $62K | $77K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $36K | $47K | $60K | $75K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $33K | $43K | $56K | $70K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $44K | $61K | $83K | $114K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $44K | $57K | $78K | $108K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $35K | $49K | $69K | $97K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $35K | $47K | $62K | $83K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $30K | $39K | $52K | $72K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $133K | $173K | $223K | $287K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $100K | $131K | $169K | $215K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $69K | $93K | $122K | $159K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $49K | $66K | $89K | $116K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $38K | $52K | $69K | $89K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $32K | $49K | $74K | $110K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $114K | $156K | $209K | $287K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $97K | $148K | $236K | $380K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $84K | $122K | $167K | $223K | +5% |
| Judge | $80K | $114K | $153K | $202K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $80K | $110K | $143K | $186K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $66K | $108K | $175K | $295K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $35K | $47K | $62K | $80K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $181K | $236K | $308K | $392K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $148K | $192K | $249K | $320K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $125K | $162K | $209K | $266K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $100K | $131K | $169K | $218K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $74K | $100K | $131K | $167K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $61K | $83K | $111K | $143K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $52K | $72K | $97K | $125K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $49K | $66K | $89K | $116K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $44K | $59K | $80K | $105K | +6% |
Media salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $123K | $163K | $213K | $279K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $82K | $110K | $146K | $190K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $35K | $54K | $88K | $146K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $38K | $52K | $73K | $102K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $35K | $52K | $73K | $104K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $32K | $48K | $82K | $154K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $32K | $46K | $68K | $107K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $29K | $40K | $57K | $82K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $75K | $101K | $133K | $171K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $75K | $101K | $135K | $180K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $45K | $58K | $75K | $99K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $41K | $53K | $70K | $93K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $36K | $50K | $67K | $87K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $36K | $48K | $63K | $84K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $33K | $43K | $56K | $73K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $52K | $72K | $100K | $139K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $44K | $59K | $80K | $110K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $40K | $52K | $67K | $86K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $32K | $42K | $54K | $69K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $32K | $42K | $55K | $71K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $46K | $80K | $137K | $232K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $52K | $74K | $101K | $137K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $44K | $61K | $83K | $111K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $40K | $55K | $74K | $100K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $32K | $52K | $89K | $152K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $60K | $85K | $117K | $160K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $52K | $71K | $96K | $127K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $43K | $60K | $82K | $108K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $35K | $52K | $77K | $115K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $35K | $48K | $65K | $88K | +2% |
Science salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $91K | $123K | $158K | $198K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $68K | $97K | $132K | $173K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $62K | $85K | $114K | $152K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $59K | $78K | $102K | $132K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $54K | $76K | $106K | $140K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $54K | $76K | $102K | $134K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $56K | $76K | $100K | $128K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $50K | $69K | $94K | $123K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $48K | $68K | $91K | $121K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $48K | $66K | $87K | $114K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $42K | $54K | $69K | $88K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $122K | $164K | $223K | $308K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $38K | $66K | $122K | $253K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $44K | $59K | $80K | $108K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $40K | $55K | $74K | $100K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $35K | $46K | $61K | $78K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $32K | $46K | $66K | $97K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $30K | $42K | $61K | $91K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $27K | $38K | $55K | $80K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $181K | $240K | $312K | $401K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $139K | $181K | $234K | $299K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $100K | $131K | $169K | $215K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $66K | $89K | $116K | $148K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $52K | $69K | $91K | $116K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $49K | $66K | $86K | $111K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $46K | $61K | $80K | $103K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $35K | $52K | $74K | $105K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $236K | $308K | $395K | $502K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $215K | $283K | $367K | $472K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $207K | $272K | $353K | $454K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $201K | $263K | $344K | $445K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $194K | $251K | $320K | $409K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $177K | $229K | $295K | $378K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $169K | $218K | $277K | $353K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $164K | $215K | $280K | $361K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $142K | $181K | $229K | $291K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $137K | $175K | $223K | $285K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $125K | $162K | $209K | $268K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $110K | $148K | $190K | $245K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $110K | $143K | $181K | $223K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $105K | $142K | $181K | $232K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $105K | $142K | $181K | $229K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $101K | $137K | $175K | $223K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $101K | $133K | $169K | $211K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $97K | $128K | $164K | $207K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $97K | $128K | $162K | $201K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $93K | $127K | $164K | $211K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $93K | $125K | $160K | $202K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $89K | $118K | $150K | $181K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $84K | $116K | $148K | $186K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $84K | $114K | $145K | $181K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $83K | $111K | $142K | $177K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $80K | $110K | $139K | $177K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $76K | $105K | $135K | $169K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $76K | $105K | $137K | $173K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $74K | $101K | $131K | $164K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $76K | $101K | $131K | $164K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $74K | $100K | $128K | $164K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $72K | $97K | $125K | $156K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $72K | $97K | $127K | $160K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $74K | $97K | $122K | $152K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $72K | $94K | $120K | $150K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $69K | $94K | $122K | $156K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $66K | $89K | $114K | $143K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $63K | $84K | $110K | $139K | +3% |
| Game Developer | $61K | $83K | $111K | $145K | +4.8% |
| UX Designer | $61K | $83K | $110K | $139K | +3.1% |
| QA Engineer | $59K | $80K | $105K | $133K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $52K | $73K | $94K | $120K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $51K | $69K | $91K | $118K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $49K | $67K | $86K | $110K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $35K | $49K | $64K | $83K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $89K | $135K | $198K | $278K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $61K | $83K | $110K | $142K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $52K | $69K | $91K | $118K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $49K | $66K | $86K | $111K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $35K | $44K | $57K | $74K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in New Mexico
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $120K | $163K | $218K | $291K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $75K | $103K | $141K | $188K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $64K | $87K | $118K | $156K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $41K | $56K | $73K | $93K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $39K | $53K | $73K | $99K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $27K | $36K | $46K | $58K | +6.5% |
How far does your New Mexico salary go?
New Mexico has an average COL index of 84. Factor in the 5.9% state income tax when comparing offers from no-tax states.
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New Mexico has 3 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 772K. Average COL index: 84 vs US baseline of 100 — salaries go ~16% further than national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for New Mexico regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.