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New Mexico Ranks:
10 | in the US for Architectural and Engineering Managers median annual salary |
20 | in the US for Natural Sciences Managers median annual salary |
21 | in the US for Industrial Production Managers median annual salary |
35 | in the US for Construction Managers median annual salary |
36 | in the US for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers median annual salary |
37 | in the US for Computer and Information Systems Managers median annual salary |
Despite its natural wonders, green chile dishes, and distinctive adobe architecture, the Land of Enchantment does not offer enchanting opportunities to project management professionals. There are a few bright spots, such as the 1,310 jobs for architectural and engineering managers in Albuquerque. The salaries there average $136,000, or 109% of the national median. “Burque” also pays its transportation, storage, and distribution managers over $82,000 annually. For low pay and prospects, consider construction management in Las Cruces, offering under $58,000 yearly on average.
State-Level Statistics
| Occupation | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median Annual Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,620 | $133,010 | 107% |  |
| Construction Managers | 1,510 | $74,460 | 90% |  |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 810 | $97,410 | 81% | |
| Industrial Production Managers | 460 | $90,070 | 101% | |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 460 | $106,360 | 92% | |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 410 | $75,380 | 92% | |
| Salary below nat’l. avg. Salary above nat’l. avg. | ||||
City-Level Statistics
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Statistics for Architectural and Engineering Managers
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median Annual Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 1,310 | $135,900 | 109% | |
| Las Cruces, NM | 130 | $121,810 | 98% | |
| Salary below nat’l. avg. Salary above nat’l. avg. | ||||
Statistics for Computer and Information Systems Managers
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median Annual Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 500 | $98,570 | 81% | |
| Las Cruces, NM | 60 | $91,810 | 76% | |
| Santa Fe, NM | 40 | $96,920 | 80% | |
| Salary below nat’l. avg. Salary above nat’l. avg. | ||||
Statistics for Construction Managers
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median Annual Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 690 | $76,950 | 93% | |
| Santa Fe, NM | 160 | $65,980 | 80% | |
| Farmington, NM | 140 | $79,080 | 96% | |
| Las Cruces, NM | 60 | $57,510 | 69% | |
| Salary below nat’l. avg. Salary above nat’l. avg. | ||||
Statistics for Industrial Production Managers
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median Annual Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 200 | $80,480 | 90% | |
| Farmington, NM | 50 | $99,190 | 111% | |
| Las Cruces, NM | 40 | $63,070 | 71% | |
| Salary below nat’l. avg. Salary above nat’l. avg. | ||||
Statistics for Natural Sciences Managers
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median Annual Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 170 | $100,910 | 87% | |
| Santa Fe, NM | 50 | $77,870 | 67% | |
| Salary below nat’l. avg. Salary above nat’l. avg. | ||||
Statistics for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median Annual Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 230 | $82,410 | 101% | |
| Salary below nat’l. avg. Salary above nat’l. avg. | ||||
Data source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012
