New Mexico Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for New Mexico from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $47,210 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $12.00/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $492
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in New Mexico
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | 340 | $405,130 | $360,410 |
| 2 | Surgeons, All Other | 150 | $363,940 | $335,940 |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | 1,930 | $327,670 | $318,330 |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 110 | $259,990 | $278,630 |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | 650 | $228,040 | $238,170 |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,270 | $215,120 | $215,540 |
| 7 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 250 | $205,400 | $166,270 |
| 8 | Pediatricians, General | 270 | $202,390 | $216,420 |
Most common jobs in New Mexico
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 38,910 | $28,520 | $30,120 |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,250 | $28,700 | $30,260 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 25,430 | $46,450 | $47,380 |
| 4 | Retail Salespersons | 23,800 | $33,300 | $35,500 |
| 5 | Cashiers | 19,020 | $30,120 | $32,170 |
| 6 | Registered Nurses | 17,980 | $94,340 | $95,290 |
| 7 | Customer Service Representatives | 16,950 | $39,030 | $42,600 |
| 8 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 16,540 | $35,830 | $38,520 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)978 certified, median offer $89,000
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)211 certified, median offer $67,000
Top H-1B employers in New Mexico
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triad National Security, LLC | 81 | $136,394 |
| 2 | University of New Mexico | 79 | $72,000 |
| 3 | Presbyterian Healthcare Services | 78 | $212,500 |
| 4 | Intel Corporation | 58 | $95,701 |
| 5 | New Mexico State University | 33 | $75,000 |
| 6 | Hobbs Municipal Schools | 22 | $63,024 |
| 7 | Mission Achievement and Success Charter School | 21 | $73,350 |
| 8 | State of New Mexico | 21 | $73,568 |
More New Mexico labor data
- Unemployment by county4.7% statewide
- Jobs by industry904,300 jobs, +1.3% in a year
- Minimum wage$12.00 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$492 a week on average
- Union membership6.1% in 2025
- Federal job openings548 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in New Mexico?
- The median wage for all occupations in New Mexico is $47,210 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in New Mexico?
- New Mexico's unemployment rate was 4.7% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in New Mexico?
- Emergency Medicine Physicians have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in New Mexico: $405,130 a year.