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Highest paying jobs in New Mexico after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in New Mexico, emergency medicine physician pays most: $405,130 a year, and a single filer keeps about $260,730 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New Mexico tax. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our New Mexico paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in New Mexico?

The 25 best-paid jobs in New Mexico after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Emergency Medicine Physician	$405,130	$260,730
2	Anesthesiologist	$393,970	$254,397
3	Other Surgeon	$363,940	$237,355
4	Other Physician	$327,670	$216,771
5	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$259,990	$177,993
6	Family Medicine Physician	$228,040	$158,903
7	Psychiatrist	$227,730	$158,718
8	Engineering Manager	$215,120	$150,853
9	Judge and Magistrate	$205,400	$144,170
10	Podiatrist	$202,690	$142,307
11	General Pediatrician	$202,390	$142,101
12	Computer Research Scientist	$165,690	$117,727
13	Materials Engineer	$165,600	$117,670
14	Computer Hardware Engineer	$165,350	$117,511
15	Physicist	$165,340	$117,505
16	Nuclear Engineer	$164,300	$116,845
17	Other Engineer	$162,070	$115,430
18	Electrical Engineer	$158,520	$113,178
19	Chemical Engineer	$158,190	$112,968
20	Mechanical Engineer	$157,710	$112,664
21	General Dentist	$155,260	$111,109
22	Air Traffic Controller	$148,550	$106,852
23	Pharmacist	$147,000	$105,868
24	Emergency Management Director	$145,550	$104,948
25	Optometrist	$144,660	$104,384

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in New Mexico: Cardiologist.

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Every job with a median in New Mexico: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Emergency Medicine Physician	$405,130	$260,730	340
Anesthesiologist	$393,970	$254,397	50
Other Surgeon	$363,940	$237,355	150
Other Physician	$327,670	$216,771	1,930
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$259,990	$177,993	110
Family Medicine Physician	$228,040	$158,903	650
Psychiatrist	$227,730	$158,718	–
Engineering Manager	$215,120	$150,853	2,270
Judge and Magistrate	$205,400	$144,170	250
Podiatrist	$202,690	$142,307	60
General Pediatrician	$202,390	$142,101	270
Computer Research Scientist	$165,690	$117,727	490
Materials Engineer	$165,600	$117,670	450
Computer Hardware Engineer	$165,350	$117,511	5,260
Physicist	$165,340	$117,505	580
Nuclear Engineer	$164,300	$116,845	500
Other Engineer	$162,070	$115,430	2,190
Electrical Engineer	$158,520	$113,178	2,560
Chemical Engineer	$158,190	$112,968	160
Mechanical Engineer	$157,710	$112,664	2,710
General Dentist	$155,260	$111,109	780
Air Traffic Controller	$148,550	$106,852	350
Pharmacist	$147,000	$105,868	1,730
Emergency Management Director	$145,550	$104,948	170
Optometrist	$144,660	$104,384	130
Physician Assistant	$139,920	$101,376	700
IT Manager	$137,730	$99,987	1,500
Nurse Practitioner	$137,520	$99,853	1,770
Airline Pilot	$136,990	$99,517	50
Electronics Engineer	$136,990	$99,517	1,110
Purchasing Manager	$134,790	$98,121	240
Health Specialties Professor	$134,600	$98,001	1,430
Financial Manager	$133,700	$97,430	2,530
Aerospace Engineer	$132,850	$96,890	570
Information Security Analyst	$130,070	$95,126	2,470
Veterinarian	$129,390	$94,695	460
Nurse Anesthetist	$129,370	$94,682	–
Industrial Engineer	$128,090	$93,870	1,140
Other Computer Occupation	$127,090	$93,236	1,650
Chemist	$126,960	$93,153	280
Clinical Psychologist	$124,800	$91,783	–
Industrial Production Manager	$124,670	$91,700	670
Software Developer	$124,520	$91,605	3,960
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$124,390	$91,522	40
Health Services Manager	$124,300	$91,465	3,150
Training and Development Manager	$124,290	$91,459	180
Other Physical Scientist	$123,820	$91,161	240
Other Manager	$123,550	$90,989	3,770
Chief Executive	$123,500	$90,958	100
Nurse Midwive	$123,350	$90,862	50
Marketing Manager	$122,980	$90,628	800
Lawyer	$119,680	$88,491	3,380
Sales Engineer	$119,420	$88,321	80
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$119,320	$88,256	670
Human Resources Manager	$118,070	$87,438	820
Database Architect	$117,950	$87,359	120
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$116,580	$86,463	450
Public Relations Manager	$115,260	$85,599	250
Sales Manager	$114,080	$84,826	1,750
Other Education Administrator	$113,110	$84,191	360
Environmental Science Professor	$111,270	$82,987	50
School Psychologist	$110,360	$82,392	630
Arbitrator and Mediator	$110,180	$82,274	40
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$110,070	$82,202	60
Economics Professor	$110,020	$82,169	60
College Administrator	$109,480	$81,816	1,160
Computer Network Architect	$109,080	$81,554	420
Physics Professor	$108,850	$81,403	70
Environmental Engineer	$108,360	$81,083	500
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$108,290	$81,037	80
Facilities Manager	$108,110	$80,919	390
K-12 Education Administrator	$107,720	$80,664	2,290
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$106,990	$80,186	50
Project Management Specialist	$106,970	$80,173	4,330
Physical Therapist	$106,880	$80,114	1,330
Power Plant Operator	$105,510	$79,217	130
Engineering Professor	$105,410	$79,152	290
Administrative Services Manager	$104,790	$78,746	–
Construction Manager	$104,550	$78,589	2,480
Anthropology Professor	$104,510	$78,563	40
Civil Engineer	$103,900	$78,163	1,350
Other Engineering Technician	$101,750	$76,756	1,390
Fundraising Manager	$101,680	$76,710	70
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$101,420	$76,540	660
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$101,330	$76,481	390
Gambling Manager	$101,260	$76,436	70
Boilermaker	$101,200	$76,396	300
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$100,410	$75,879	140
Radiation Therapist	$100,010	$75,617	100
Petroleum Engineer	$99,900	$75,545	260
Occupational Therapist	$99,170	$75,068	1,030
Biological Science Professor	$98,820	$74,839	150
Speech-Language Pathologist	$98,690	$74,754	1,250
General and Operations Manager	$98,630	$74,714	16,330
Database Administrator	$98,450	$74,596	570
Logistician	$98,430	$74,583	850
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$98,400	$74,564	70
Computer Systems Analyst	$98,220	$74,446	2,290
Commercial Pilot	$97,920	$74,250	370
Gas Plant Operator	$97,660	$74,079	300
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$97,560	$74,014	320
Hydrologist	$97,470	$73,955	100
Radiologist	$96,170	$73,104	170
Electrical Engineering Technician	$96,070	$73,039	1,000
Dental Hygienist	$95,940	$72,954	1,420
Data Scientist	$95,850	$72,895	560
Technical Writer	$94,970	$72,319	420
Other Treating Practitioner	$94,660	$72,116	140
Health and Safety Engineer	$94,640	$72,103	340
Registered Nurse	$94,340	$71,906	17,980
Personal Financial Advisor	$94,270	$71,861	610
Avionics Technician	$94,020	$71,697	–
Musician and Singer	$93,891	$71,613	60
Management Analyst	$93,180	$71,147	3,910
Police Supervisor	$92,200	$70,506	1,320
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$91,500	$70,048	140
Other Social Scientist	$91,170	$69,832	170
Other Social Worker	$90,820	$69,603	250
Network and Systems Administrator	$90,790	$69,583	1,220
Millwright	$90,230	$69,216	60
Mechanical Drafter	$89,940	$69,027	90
Other Social Sciences Professor	$89,860	$68,974	60
Geography Professor	$89,060	$68,451	30
Geoscientist	$88,530	$68,104	160
Locomotive Engineer	$88,330	$67,973	440
MRI Technologist	$87,850	$67,659	140
Financial and Investment Analyst	$87,630	$67,515	930
Budget Analyst	$87,360	$67,338	740
Technical Sales Representative	$87,310	$67,305	980
Financial Risk Specialist	$87,260	$67,273	180
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$87,210	$67,240	410
Detective	$86,840	$66,998	2,020
Environmental Scientist	$86,630	$66,860	940
Other Special Education Teacher	$86,520	$66,788	100
Chemistry Professor	$85,240	$65,950	80
Occupational Safety Specialist	$84,510	$65,473	840
Aircraft Mechanic	$84,440	$65,427	860
Statistician	$84,330	$65,355	230
Other Biological Scientist	$84,120	$65,217	420
Business Professor	$83,980	$65,126	410
Labor Relations Specialist	$83,770	$64,988	120
Computer Programmer	$83,750	$64,975	600
History Professor	$83,700	$64,943	120
Psychology Professor	$83,600	$64,877	100
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$83,540	$64,838	340
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$83,470	$64,792	30
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$83,370	$64,727	80
Audiologist	$83,050	$64,517	80
Funeral Home Manager	$82,850	$64,386	60
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$82,780	$64,340	580
Social and Community Service Manager	$81,290	$63,363	1,150
Instructional Coordinator	$80,870	$63,087	510
Administrative Law Judge	$80,800	$63,041	140
Political Science Professor	$80,640	$62,936	40
Other Financial Specialist	$80,610	$62,916	720
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$80,590	$62,903	420
Operations Research Analyst	$80,360	$62,752	510
Real Estate Broker	$80,340	$62,739	–
Epidemiologist	$79,980	$62,503	80
Radiologic Technologist	$79,940	$62,476	1,150
Hydrologic Technician	$79,710	$62,325	50
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$79,580	$62,240	40
Occupational Safety Technician	$79,490	$62,181	790
Computer Science Professor	$79,440	$62,148	200
Nursing Professor	$79,380	$62,109	320
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$79,200	$61,991	70
Food Scientist and Technologist	$79,130	$61,945	30
Other Business Operations Specialist	$79,100	$61,925	8,450
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$79,090	$61,918	40
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$78,960	$61,833	80
Other Professor	$78,840	$61,754	1,360
Accountant and Auditor	$78,580	$61,583	6,300
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$78,310	$61,406	–
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$78,060	$61,242	100
Wellhead Pumper	$78,010	$61,209	1,060
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$77,890	$61,130	400
School and Career Counselor	$77,880	$61,124	1,780
Sociology Professor	$77,740	$61,032	50
Architect	$77,720	$61,019	600
Urban and Regional Planner	$77,710	$61,012	270
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$77,550	$60,907	3,780
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$77,020	$60,559	300
High School Special Education Teacher	$76,940	$60,507	2,150
Conservation Scientist	$76,800	$60,415	330
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$76,740	$60,376	2,250
Power Line Installer	$76,470	$60,198	1,020
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$76,420	$60,165	880
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$76,350	$60,119	270
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$76,240	$60,047	380
Real Estate Sales Agent	$76,170	$60,001	550
High School Teacher	$75,900	$59,824	8,120
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$75,540	$59,588	880
Middle School Teacher	$75,240	$59,391	4,260
Construction Supervisor	$75,130	$59,319	6,790
Chiropractor	$75,040	$59,259	140
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$74,730	$59,056	500
Elementary School Teacher	$74,550	$58,938	6,210
Hearing Aid Specialist	$74,510	$58,912	40
Stationary Engineer	$74,480	$58,892	100
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$74,440	$58,866	1,090
Kindergarten Teacher	$74,380	$58,826	950
Refinery Operator	$74,340	$58,800	420
Surveyor	$74,230	$58,728	290
Mental Health Counselor	$74,100	$58,642	2,420
Executive Assistant	$73,890	$58,504	2,800
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$72,760	$57,763	50
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$72,610	$57,664	–
Athletic Trainer	$72,440	$57,553	150
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator	$72,340	$57,487	100
Credit Analyst	$72,160	$57,369	90
Landscape Architect	$71,990	$57,257	50
Foreign Language Professor	$71,720	$57,080	60
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$71,430	$56,889	110
Marriage and Family Therapist	$70,630	$56,364	160
Social Work Professor	$69,950	$55,918	210
Architecture Professor	$69,820	$55,833	40
Soil and Plant Scientist	$69,480	$55,609	90
Forester	$69,240	$55,452	50
Police Officer	$69,180	$55,412	4,580
Airfield Operations Specialist	$69,090	$55,353	50
Respiratory Therapist	$68,870	$55,209	840
Public Relations Specialist	$68,700	$55,097	1,130
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$68,220	$54,782	170
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$68,180	$54,756	230
Web Developer	$68,120	$54,716	130
Human Resources Specialist	$68,050	$54,671	4,090
Compliance Officer	$67,990	$54,631	2,400
Financial Examiner	$67,950	$54,605	220
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$67,930	$54,592	1,280
Cost Estimator	$67,590	$54,369	900
Rail Car Repairer	$67,550	$54,342	120
Control and Valve Installer	$67,520	$54,323	320
Lodging Manager	$67,320	$54,191	370
Medical Scientist	$67,100	$54,047	340
Other Teacher	$66,800	$53,850	770
Historian	$66,790	$53,843	40
High School Vocational Teacher	$66,750	$53,817	100
Mathematical Science Professor	$66,550	$53,686	400
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$66,460	$53,623	–
English Professor	$66,450	$53,615	230
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$66,010	$53,282	270
Probation Officer	$66,000	$53,275	620
Healthcare Social Worker	$65,930	$53,222	1,200
Calibration Technician	$65,650	$53,010	190
Mental Health Social Worker	$65,640	$53,002	800
Forensic Science Technician	$65,570	$52,949	200
Fundraiser	$65,440	$52,851	330
Construction Inspector	$65,420	$52,836	800
Food Service Manager	$65,210	$52,677	1,410
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$65,110	$52,601	100
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$64,990	$52,511	2,600
Other Protective Service Worker	$64,940	$52,473	650
Education Professor	$64,830	$52,390	290
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$64,680	$52,276	160
Production Supervisor	$64,640	$52,246	2,520
Network Support Specialist	$64,550	$52,178	1,300
Editor	$64,250	$51,951	230
Clergy	$64,100	$51,837	270
Insurance Underwriter	$64,000	$51,762	100
Transportation Security Screener	$63,810	$51,618	200
Curator	$63,690	$51,527	140
Transportation Inspector	$63,690	$51,527	230
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$63,630	$51,482	1,470
Telecom Equipment Installer	$63,600	$51,459	1,100
Interpreter and Translator	$63,550	$51,421	360
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$63,380	$51,293	530
Fine Artist	$63,090	$51,073	70
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$62,970	$50,983	70
Training and Development Specialist	$62,900	$50,930	2,190
Farm and Home Management Educator	$62,730	$50,801	160
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$62,710	$50,786	110
Medical Equipment Repairer	$62,640	$50,733	200
Office Supervisor	$62,640	$50,733	8,330
Loan Officer	$62,610	$50,710	1,140
Librarian	$62,530	$50,650	580
Civil Engineering Technician	$62,440	$50,582	710
Crane and Tower Operator	$62,400	$50,551	290
Environmental Science Technician	$62,330	$50,498	500
Security Supervisor	$62,330	$50,498	580
Physical Therapist Assistant	$62,280	$50,461	700
Chef and Head Cook	$62,250	$50,438	770
Property and Real Estate Manager	$62,230	$50,423	1,410
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$62,150	$50,362	2,620
Surgical Assistant	$62,010	$50,256	130
Market Research Analyst	$61,950	$50,211	1,610
Services Sales Representative	$61,880	$50,158	3,790
Plumber	$61,440	$49,825	2,830
Survey Researcher	$61,380	$49,780	130
Wholesale Sales Representative	$61,320	$49,734	3,660
Industrial Engineering Technician	$61,280	$49,704	480
Environmental Engineering Technician	$61,170	$49,621	130
Chemical Equipment Operator	$60,910	$49,424	170
Financial Services Sales Agent	$60,850	$49,379	1,690
Interior Designer	$60,850	$49,379	90
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$60,670	$49,243	2,780
Vocational Instructor	$60,490	$49,106	1,070
Earth Driller	$60,140	$48,842	100
Gambling Services Supervisor	$60,140	$48,842	170
Postal Service Clerk	$59,970	$48,713	660
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880	$48,645	1,570
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$59,840	$48,615	1,740
Welder	$59,840	$48,615	2,390
Carpenter	$59,720	$48,524	3,630
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator	$59,570	$48,410	880
Geological Technician	$59,520	$48,373	–
Machinist	$59,440	$48,312	690
Licensed Practical Nurse	$59,330	$48,229	2,460
Landscaping Supervisor	$59,120	$48,070	530
Pump Operator	$58,920	$47,919	80
Other Education Worker	$58,840	$47,858	310
Postal Mail Sorter	$58,470	$47,578	350
Firefighting Supervisor	$58,430	$47,548	820
Electrician	$58,390	$47,518	5,020
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$58,350	$47,487	630
Telecom Line Installer	$58,130	$47,321	350
Health Education Specialist	$57,990	$47,215	660
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$57,970	$47,200	310
Title Examiner	$57,940	$47,177	480
Legal Secretary	$57,800	$47,071	1,400
Other Legal Support Worker	$57,780	$47,056	120
Medical Records Specialist	$57,470	$46,822	1,400
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$57,230	$46,640	330
Other Office Support Worker	$56,930	$46,413	170
Graphic Designer	$56,730	$46,262	850
Sheet Metal Worker	$56,720	$46,254	640
Museum Technician and Conservator	$56,670	$46,217	100
Other Science Technician	$56,420	$46,027	180
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$56,260	$45,906	190
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$56,210	$45,869	610
Child and Family Social Worker	$56,160	$45,831	2,990
Diesel Mechanic	$55,910	$45,642	1,740
Transportation Supervisor	$55,790	$45,551	3,250
Other Plant and System Operator	$55,710	$45,490	120
Paramedic	$55,530	$45,354	810
Chemical Technician	$55,120	$45,044	250
Extraction Worker Helper	$54,840	$44,832	130
Community Health Worker	$54,830	$44,825	610
News Reporter and Journalist	$54,610	$44,658	170
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$54,270	$44,401	160
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$54,080	$44,257	260
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$54,000	$44,197	80
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$53,960	$44,166	250
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$53,930	$44,144	100
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$53,900	$44,121	580
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$53,440	$43,773	680
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$53,300	$43,667	200
IT Support Specialist	$53,280	$43,652	3,290
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$53,230	$43,614	820
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$53,120	$43,531	–
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$53,080	$43,501	40
Eligibility Interviewer	$53,000	$43,440	790
Forest and Conservation Technician	$53,000	$43,440	880
Carpet Installer	$52,700	$43,213	60
Agricultural Inspector	$52,450	$43,024	170
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$52,170	$42,812	450
Construction Equipment Operator	$52,000	$42,684	5,520
Surgical Technologist	$51,780	$42,517	540
Other Information and Record Clerk	$51,630	$42,404	980
New Accounts Clerk	$51,380	$42,215	150
Procurement Clerk	$51,080	$41,988	460
Event Planner	$50,820	$41,791	350
Social Science Research Assistant	$50,640	$41,655	50
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$50,550	$41,587	530
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$50,500	$41,549	11,820
Credit Counselor	$50,390	$41,466	200
Mortician and Funeral Director	$50,380	$41,458	100
HVAC Technician	$50,270	$41,375	1,950
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$50,260	$41,367	60
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$50,230	$41,345	690
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$50,160	$41,292	220
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$50,010	$41,178	500
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$50,000	$41,171	2,220
Broadcast Technician	$49,990	$41,163	80
Coach and Scout	$49,980	$41,156	590
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$49,930	$41,118	420
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$49,920	$41,110	120
Communications Professor	$49,880	$41,080	400
Data Entry Keyer	$49,810	$41,027	300
Floor Layer	$49,790	$41,012	200
RV Service Technician	$49,720	$40,959	150
Human Resources Assistant	$49,650	$40,906	620
Production and Planning Clerk	$49,640	$40,898	1,040
Biological Technician	$49,570	$40,845	140
Quality Control Inspector	$49,500	$40,792	1,550
Film and Video Editor	$49,400	$40,716	160
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$49,300	$40,640	160
Traffic Technician	$49,280	$40,625	80
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$49,230	$40,587	1,540
Recreational Therapist	$49,210	$40,572	100
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$49,170	$40,541	210
Personal Service Supervisor	$49,100	$40,488	580
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$49,060	$40,457	640
Camera Operator	$49,050	$40,450	290
Cargo and Freight Agent	$48,910	$40,343	110
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$48,900	$40,336	470
Other Social Service Specialist	$48,820	$40,275	270
Structural Metal Fabricator	$48,700	$40,184	240
Utilities Meter Reader	$48,530	$40,054	350
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$48,490	$40,024	340
Insulation Worker	$48,460	$40,001	250
Taper	$48,320	$39,895	60
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$48,270	$39,857	370
Auto Body Repairer	$48,260	$39,849	810
Rehabilitation Counselor	$48,240	$39,834	210
Religious Education Director	$48,240	$39,834	60
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$48,190	$39,796	2,110
Other Media Equipment Worker	$48,090	$39,720	100
Photographer	$48,090	$39,720	230
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$48,080	$39,712	7,780
Electrician Helper	$48,030	$39,674	510
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$48,010	$39,659	80
Mobile Home Installer	$47,960	$39,621	50
Tool and Die Maker	$47,960	$39,621	40
Correctional Officer	$47,940	$39,606	2,740
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$47,850	$39,537	600
Highway Maintenance Worker	$47,740	$39,454	1,470
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$47,660	$39,393	1,070
Clinical Lab Technologist	$47,360	$39,165	2,160
Cardiovascular Technologist	$47,340	$39,149	400
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$47,330	$39,142	–
Auto Mechanic	$47,300	$39,119	5,080
Skincare Specialist	$47,230	$39,066	370
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$47,210	$39,051	170
Audio and Video Technician	$47,070	$38,944	420
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$46,970	$38,868	–
Court and Municipal Clerk	$46,960	$38,860	1,040
Glazier	$46,940	$38,845	380
Pharmacy Technician	$46,630	$38,609	2,550
Motorcycle Mechanic	$46,610	$38,594	70
Bill and Account Collector	$46,560	$38,556	440
Retail Sales Supervisor	$46,550	$38,549	7,660
Food Science Technician	$46,500	$38,511	120
Administrative Assistant	$46,450	$38,473	25,430
Word Processor and Typist	$46,400	$38,435	60
Social and Human Service Assistant	$46,340	$38,389	3,050
Construction Painter	$46,240	$38,313	1,010
Jeweler	$46,200	$38,282	230
Billing and Posting Clerk	$46,120	$38,222	2,050
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$46,100	$38,206	880
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$45,890	$38,047	1,840
Paving Equipment Operator	$45,880	$38,039	990
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$45,760	$37,948	170
General Maintenance Worker	$45,760	$37,948	9,320
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$45,730	$37,925	400
Sound Engineering Technician	$45,690	$37,895	50
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$45,670	$37,879	50
Advertising Sales Agent	$45,620	$37,841	300
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$45,610	$37,834	580
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$45,580	$37,811	110
Pipelayer	$45,550	$37,788	190
School Bus Driver	$45,470	$37,727	1,870
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$45,350	$37,636	460
Embalmer	$45,340	$37,628	30
Dental Laboratory Technician	$45,300	$37,598	130
Roofer	$45,300	$37,598	1,160
Aircraft Service Attendant	$45,280	$37,583	220
Insurance Sales Agent	$45,180	$37,507	2,200
Brickmason and Blockmason	$44,980	$37,355	270
CNC Machine Operator	$44,970	$37,347	70
Housekeeping Supervisor	$44,840	$37,248	890
Veterinary Technician	$44,790	$37,210	890
Travel Agent	$44,700	$37,142	120
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$44,680	$37,126	1,030
Tile and Stone Setter	$44,550	$37,028	280
Fence Erector	$44,450	$36,952	270
Dental Assistant	$44,400	$36,914	2,150
Other Health Technician	$44,260	$36,807	800
Medical Secretary	$44,230	$36,784	4,590
Preschool Teacher	$44,070	$36,663	2,490
Dispatcher	$43,960	$36,579	1,350
Vending Machine Repairer	$43,860	$36,503	240
Other Media Worker	$43,750	$36,419	40
Tailor and Dressmaker	$43,350	$36,115	–
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$43,330	$36,100	330
Security Guard	$43,320	$36,092	8,410
Occupational Therapy Aide	$43,170	$35,978	50
Phlebotomist	$42,910	$35,780	760
Small Engine Mechanic	$42,520	$35,484	110
Light Truck Driver	$42,360	$35,362	4,220
Health Information Technologist	$42,000	$35,088	120
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$41,990	$35,081	250
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$41,920	$35,027	140
Insurance Claims Clerk	$41,700	$34,860	920
Private Detective and Investigator	$41,600	$34,784	–
Firefighter	$41,590	$34,776	2,420
Separating Machine Operator	$41,370	$34,609	370
Furniture Finisher	$41,290	$34,548	50
Order Clerk	$41,020	$34,343	310
Septic Tank Servicer	$40,230	$33,742	160
Plumber Helper	$40,100	$33,643	400
Mail Clerk	$40,080	$33,628	100
Other Gambling Service Worker	$39,830	$33,438	80
Prepress Technician and Worker	$39,830	$33,438	30
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$39,780	$33,400	90
Other Personal Care Worker	$39,440	$33,141	90
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$39,430	$33,134	220
Nursing Assistant	$39,390	$33,103	4,750
Miscellaneous Assembler	$39,340	$33,065	1,550
Food Service Supervisor	$39,310	$33,043	6,540
Medical Assistant	$39,230	$32,982	5,400
Barber	$39,100	$32,883	50
Dispensing Optician	$39,090	$32,875	340
Customer Service Representative	$39,030	$32,830	16,950
Psychiatric Technician	$39,020	$32,822	660
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$38,940	$32,761	190
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$38,860	$32,700	3,420
Library Technician	$38,830	$32,678	540
Pesticide Applicator	$38,740	$32,609	120
Woodworking Machine Operator	$38,650	$32,541	150
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$38,610	$32,510	400
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$38,590	$32,495	130
Courier and Messenger	$38,570	$32,480	400
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$38,560	$32,472	60
Construction Laborer	$38,400	$32,351	12,470
Tax Preparer	$38,060	$32,092	340
Grinding Machine Operator	$38,020	$32,062	30
Mason Helper	$37,960	$32,016	–
Massage Therapist	$37,840	$31,925	360
Animal Control Worker	$37,800	$31,894	260
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$37,750	$31,856	1,230
Switchboard Operator	$37,710	$31,826	220
File Clerk	$37,700	$31,818	340
Teller	$37,680	$31,803	2,330
Orderly	$37,650	$31,780	130
Roofer Helper	$37,640	$31,773	130
Dietetic Technician	$37,580	$31,727	100
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$37,560	$31,712	5,030
Emergency Medical Technician	$37,550	$31,704	1,260
Residential Advisor	$37,540	$31,696	590
Veterinary Assistant	$37,500	$31,666	520
Medical Transcriptionist	$37,480	$31,651	210
Auto Glass Installer	$37,470	$31,643	150
Home Appliance Repairer	$37,440	$31,620	150
Rigger	$37,440	$31,620	230
Food Batchmaker	$37,390	$31,582	450
Other Construction Helper	$37,280	$31,499	510
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$37,230	$31,461	10,200
Recreation Supervisor	$37,220	$31,453	200
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$37,210	$31,446	540
Short Order Cook	$37,150	$31,400	750
General Office Clerk	$37,130	$31,385	11,880
Printing Press Operator	$37,110	$31,369	250
Carpenter Helper	$37,100	$31,362	50
Tour and Travel Guide	$37,080	$31,347	360
Pest Control Worker	$37,070	$31,339	320
Gambling Dealer	$36,990	$31,278	370
Bartender	$36,980	$31,271	3,790
Mixing Machine Operator	$36,980	$31,271	340
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$36,950	$31,248	770
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$36,930	$31,233	110
Waiter and Waitress	$36,920	$31,225	12,740
Parts Salesperson	$36,890	$31,202	1,410
Medical Equipment Preparer	$36,720	$31,073	300
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$36,710	$31,065	80
Tutor	$36,660	$31,027	460
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$36,640	$31,012	810
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$36,550	$30,944	880
Motorboat Mechanic	$36,510	$30,914	–
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$36,470	$30,884	3,160
Other Production Worker	$36,460	$30,876	1,920
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$36,400	$30,831	330
Substitute Teacher	$36,400	$30,831	3,510
Pharmacy Aide	$36,390	$30,824	180
Forest and Conservation Worker	$36,370	$30,809	30
Other Food Service Worker	$36,250	$30,718	130
School Bus Monitor	$36,250	$30,718	330
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$36,240	$30,711	–
Janitor	$36,020	$30,545	14,360
Teaching Assistant	$35,900	$30,454	8,970
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$35,860	$30,424	50
Childcare Worker	$35,840	$30,409	4,120
Stocker and Order Filler	$35,830	$30,401	16,540
Concierge	$35,740	$30,334	50
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$35,740	$30,334	670
Production Helper	$35,650	$30,266	810
Packaging Machine Operator	$35,640	$30,258	1,550
Other Sales and Related Worker	$35,610	$30,236	140
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$35,600	$30,228	60
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$35,580	$30,213	130
Counter and Rental Clerk	$35,580	$30,213	2,360
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$35,480	$30,137	70
Other Transportation Worker	$35,440	$30,107	–
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$35,270	$29,979	150
Library Assistant	$35,250	$29,964	150
Office Machine Operator	$35,140	$29,881	160
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$35,140	$29,881	5,650
Restaurant Cook	$35,020	$29,791	7,810
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$34,970	$29,753	1,490
Funeral Attendant	$34,890	$29,693	170
Baker	$34,850	$29,662	1,540
Sewing Machine Operator	$34,840	$29,655	220
Animal Trainer	$34,760	$29,595	60
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$34,720	$29,564	70
Other Food Processing Worker	$34,560	$29,444	230
Floral Designer	$33,870	$28,923	170
Animal Caretaker	$33,570	$28,697	1,710
Food Preparation Worker	$33,370	$28,546	6,850
Retail Salesperson	$33,300	$28,494	23,800
Cutting Machine Operator	$32,770	$28,089	200
Physical Therapist Aide	$31,990	$27,491	240
Recreation Worker	$31,900	$27,422	870
Tire Repairer and Changer	$31,640	$27,223	1,190
Gambling Cage Worker	$31,520	$27,131	370
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$31,460	$27,085	510
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$31,240	$26,916	240
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$31,150	$26,847	1,960
Automotive Service Attendant	$30,880	$26,640	–
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$30,850	$26,617	1,320
Gambling Booth Cashier	$30,800	$26,579	380
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$30,560	$26,395	–
Parking Attendant	$30,530	$26,372	420
Dishwasher	$30,520	$26,364	3,250
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$30,480	$26,334	90
Maid and Housekeeper	$30,480	$26,334	6,180
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$30,310	$26,203	1,820
Fast Food Cook	$30,190	$26,111	1,800
Cashier	$30,120	$26,058	19,020
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$29,890	$25,881	90
Driver/Sales Worker	$29,770	$25,789	2,970
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$29,380	$25,490	80
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$29,360	$25,475	2,960
Hotel Desk Clerk	$29,300	$25,429	2,940
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$29,160	$25,322	1,700
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$29,110	$25,283	560
Garment Presser	$28,730	$24,992	110
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$28,700	$24,969	70
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$28,700	$24,969	28,250
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$28,640	$24,923	120
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$28,590	$24,885	760
Home Health Aide	$28,520	$24,831	38,910
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$28,480	$24,800	2,670
Usher and Ticket Taker	$28,230	$24,603	570
Hand Packer and Packager	$28,070	$24,477	1,050
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$25,720	$22,629	–

Best take-home first. Jobs with no New Mexico median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the New Mexico paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in New Mexico

What is the highest-paying job in New Mexico?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in New Mexico, such as cardiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, emergency medicine physician pays most: $405,130, or $260,730 after tax.

What is the most common job in New Mexico?

Home Health Aide: about 38,910 people in New Mexico, with a median of $28,520.

How much do you take home on the median New Mexico salary?

The median pay for all jobs in New Mexico is $47,210 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $39,051 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New Mexico tax.

Which job pays more in New Mexico than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in New Mexico, mechanical engineer pays furthest above its US median: $157,710 here, 51% more than the national $104,110.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in New Mexico. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.