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Economists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

Economists in the Albuquerque, NM metro area earn a median $96,870 a year (May 2025).

Median here
$96,870 a year
New Mexico median
Not reported
U.S. median
$124,720 a year
Employment
30

Pay range in this area

10%: $76,420Median: $96,87090%: $149,500
Median (50%)
$96,870 · $46.57 an hour
Mean (average)
$103,770 · $49.89 an hour (estimate error ±12.8%)
10th percentile
$76,420 · $36.74 an hour
25th percentile
$82,810 · $39.81 an hour
75th percentile
$117,170 · $56.33 an hour
90th percentile
$149,500 · $71.88 an hour
Employment
30 (estimate error ±25.4%)
Jobs per 1,000
0.08
Location quotient
0.69 (1.00 = national share)

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Frequently asked questions

How much do economists make in Albuquerque?
The median wage is $96,870 a year, with about 30 jobs in the area (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).