Cost of living

Cost of living in New Mexico: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in New Mexico is about $1,034/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 291 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Family Physician$14,754/mo7%
Nurse Anesthetist$14,305/mo7%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$11,980/mo9%
Dentist$11,846/mo9%
Optometrist$10,079/mo10%
Electrical Engineer$8,832/mo12%
Pharmacist$8,768/mo12%
Mechanical Engineer$8,688/mo12%
Nurse Practitioner$8,651/mo12%
Physician Assistant$8,575/mo12%
Purchasing Manager$8,554/mo12%
Information Security Analyst$8,455/mo12%
IT Manager$8,367/mo12%
Software Developer$8,226/mo13%
Marketing Manager$7,559/mo14%
Financial Manager$7,475/mo14%
Human Resources Manager$7,474/mo14%
Veterinarian$7,343/mo14%
Healthcare Manager$7,333/mo14%
Natural Sciences Manager$7,205/mo14%
Industrial Production Manager$7,146/mo14%
Network Architect$7,118/mo15%
Industrial Engineer$7,001/mo15%
Public Relations Manager$6,831/mo15%
Sales Manager$6,826/mo15%
Speech Pathologist$6,688/mo15%
Administrative Services Manager$6,587/mo16%
Chemist$6,559/mo16%
Physical Therapist$6,529/mo16%
Civil Engineer$6,506/mo16%
Facilities Manager$6,470/mo16%
Operations Manager$6,434/mo16%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$6,427/mo16%
Lawyer$6,321/mo16%
Occupational Therapist$6,297/mo16%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$6,291/mo16%
Dental Hygienist$6,183/mo17%
Construction Manager$6,069/mo17%
Project Management Specialist$5,977/mo17%
Database Administrator$5,890/mo18%
Systems Analyst$5,749/mo18%
Data Scientist$5,656/mo18%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$5,639/mo18%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$5,562/mo19%
Registered Nurse$5,458/mo19%
Logistician$5,398/mo19%
Credit Analyst$5,362/mo19%
Network Administrator$5,339/mo19%
Psychologist$5,307/mo19%
Management Consultant$5,305/mo19%
Labor Relations Specialist$5,302/mo20%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,281/mo20%
Sonographer$5,266/mo20%
Financial Analyst$5,259/mo20%
Chiropractor$5,197/mo20%
Computer Programmer$5,153/mo20%
Architect$5,137/mo20%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$5,108/mo20%
Financial Advisor$5,094/mo20%
Police and Detective$5,050/mo20%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$4,956/mo21%
Social and Community Service Manager$4,916/mo21%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$4,878/mo21%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$4,809/mo22%
Sheet Metal Worker$4,792/mo22%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$4,772/mo22%
Financial Examiner$4,748/mo22%
Cost Estimator$4,727/mo22%
Accountant$4,549/mo23%
Operations Research Analyst$4,534/mo23%
Claims Adjuster$4,498/mo23%
Radiologic Technologist$4,464/mo23%
Instructional Coordinator$4,391/mo24%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$4,360/mo24%
School Counselor$4,352/mo24%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,328/mo24%
Construction Supervisor$4,327/mo24%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,302/mo24%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$4,273/mo24%
Editor$4,250/mo24%
High School Teacher$4,239/mo24%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$4,237/mo24%
Telemarketer$4,220/mo25%
Respiratory Therapist$4,198/mo25%
Computer Network Support Specialist$4,174/mo25%
Compliance Officer$4,165/mo25%
Elementary School Teacher$4,135/mo25%
Special Ed Teacher$4,131/mo25%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$4,129/mo25%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,126/mo25%
Chef$4,124/mo25%
Loan Officer$4,122/mo25%
Dietitian$4,096/mo25%
Police Officer$4,085/mo25%
Massage Therapist$4,061/mo25%
Audio and Video Technician$4,057/mo25%
Training and Development Specialist$4,042/mo26%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$4,038/mo26%
Insurance Underwriter$4,037/mo26%
Healthcare Social Worker$3,994/mo26%
Medical Scientist$3,975/mo26%
Construction and Building Inspector$3,973/mo26%
Licensed Practical Nurse$3,924/mo26%
HR Specialist$3,910/mo26%
Public Relations Specialist$3,909/mo26%
Physical Therapist Assistant$3,906/mo26%
Postal Service Clerk$3,905/mo26%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$3,903/mo26%
Fundraiser$3,901/mo27%
Real Estate Agent$3,899/mo27%
Production and Operating Worker$3,864/mo27%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$3,860/mo27%
Librarian$3,824/mo27%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$3,764/mo27%
Food Service Manager$3,740/mo28%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$3,739/mo28%
Sales Representative$3,736/mo28%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$3,730/mo28%
Market Research Analyst$3,697/mo28%
Electrician$3,640/mo28%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$3,633/mo28%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$3,600/mo29%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,598/mo29%
Clergy$3,574/mo29%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$3,504/mo30%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,481/mo30%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,455/mo30%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,407/mo30%
Property Manager$3,401/mo30%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$3,393/mo30%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$3,380/mo31%
Machinist$3,331/mo31%
Plumber$3,310/mo31%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$3,301/mo31%
IT Support Specialist$3,282/mo32%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$3,266/mo32%
Security Worker$3,262/mo32%
Interior Designer$3,249/mo32%
Surgical Technologist$3,190/mo32%
Diesel Mechanic$3,186/mo32%
Welder$3,184/mo32%
Paramedic$3,180/mo33%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$3,130/mo33%
Advertising Sales Agent$3,116/mo33%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,110/mo33%
Insurance Agent$3,104/mo33%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,099/mo33%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$3,097/mo33%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$3,089/mo33%
Equipment Operator$3,082/mo34%
Social Worker$3,080/mo34%
Graphic Designer$3,076/mo34%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$3,063/mo34%
Carpenter$3,054/mo34%
Truck Driver$3,044/mo34%
Personal Service Worker$3,043/mo34%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,032/mo34%
Journalist$3,026/mo34%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,020/mo34%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$3,019/mo34%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$3,007/mo34%
HVAC Technician$3,006/mo34%
Rehabilitation Counselor$2,976/mo35%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,951/mo35%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$2,943/mo35%
Biological Technician$2,941/mo35%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$2,941/mo35%
Medical Records Specialist$2,941/mo35%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,897/mo36%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$2,893/mo36%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$2,882/mo36%
Retail Supervisor$2,874/mo36%
Auto Mechanic$2,862/mo36%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$2,859/mo36%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$2,844/mo36%
Medical Equipment Repairer$2,805/mo37%
Painter$2,805/mo37%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,781/mo37%
Bookkeeper$2,775/mo37%
Pharmacy Technician$2,731/mo38%
Roofer$2,723/mo38%
Firefighter$2,716/mo38%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$2,705/mo38%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$2,704/mo38%
Correctional Officer$2,704/mo38%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$2,683/mo39%
Cargo and Freight Agent$2,662/mo39%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$2,652/mo39%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$2,647/mo39%
Highway Maintenance Worker$2,629/mo39%
Admin Assistant$2,616/mo40%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$2,599/mo40%
Delivery Driver$2,592/mo40%
Bus Drivers, School$2,586/mo40%
Bill and Account Collector$2,582/mo40%
Photographer$2,580/mo40%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,579/mo40%
Medical Equipment Preparer$2,542/mo41%
Phlebotomist$2,531/mo41%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$2,514/mo41%
Dental Assistant$2,501/mo41%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,501/mo41%
Maintenance Worker$2,497/mo41%
Skincare Specialist$2,480/mo42%
Tax Preparer$2,467/mo42%
Billing and Posting Clerk$2,466/mo42%
Library Technician$2,458/mo42%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$2,451/mo42%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,448/mo42%
Medical Assistant$2,447/mo42%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,438/mo42%
EMT$2,423/mo43%
Construction Laborer$2,422/mo43%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,420/mo43%
Data Entry Keyer$2,401/mo43%
Fitness Trainer$2,397/mo43%
Food Service Supervisor$2,397/mo43%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$2,392/mo43%
Customer Service Rep$2,385/mo43%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,376/mo44%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,374/mo44%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,367/mo44%
Psychiatric Technician$2,356/mo44%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,328/mo44%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,327/mo44%
Teller$2,323/mo45%
Residential Advisor$2,311/mo45%
Order Clerk$2,304/mo45%
Nursing Assistant$2,301/mo45%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$2,298/mo45%
Couriers and Messenger$2,296/mo45%
Tutor$2,291/mo45%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,283/mo45%
Office Clerk$2,275/mo45%
Warehouse Worker$2,267/mo46%
Landscaper$2,262/mo46%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,261/mo46%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,261/mo46%
Sports Coach$2,235/mo46%
Parts Salesperson$2,230/mo46%
File Clerk$2,228/mo46%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,226/mo46%
Security Guard$2,226/mo46%
Food Batchmaker$2,215/mo47%
Pest Control Worker$2,178/mo47%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,170/mo48%
Printing Press Operator$2,168/mo48%
Preschool Teacher$2,157/mo48%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,138/mo48%
School Bus Monitor$2,085/mo50%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,077/mo50%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,072/mo50%
Receptionist$2,062/mo50%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,028/mo51%
Teaching Assistant$2,023/mo51%
Cooks, Short Order$2,011/mo51%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,004/mo52%
Janitor$1,973/mo52%
Server$1,973/mo52%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$1,972/mo52%
Baker$1,971/mo52%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$1,966/mo53%
Restaurant Cook$1,960/mo53%
Retail Salesperson$1,956/mo53%
Tire Repairers and Changer$1,951/mo53%
Animal Caretaker$1,943/mo53%
Childcare Worker$1,903/mo54%
Parking Attendant$1,884/mo55%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$1,879/mo55%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$1,877/mo55%
Library Assistants, Clerical$1,877/mo55%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$1,875/mo55%
Bartender$1,858/mo56%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$1,845/mo56%
Dishwasher$1,843/mo56%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$1,841/mo56%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$1,841/mo56%
Cashier$1,826/mo57%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$1,819/mo57%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,809/mo57%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,806/mo57%
Recreation Worker$1,806/mo57%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,803/mo57%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$1,782/mo58%
Hairdresser$1,780/mo58%
Food Preparation Worker$1,775/mo58%
Driver/Sales Worker$1,770/mo58%
Home Health Aide$1,734/mo60%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,728/mo60%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,645/mo63%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,624/mo64%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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