Tapers salary in Albuquerque, NM
SOC 47-2082 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$48,420
per year in Albuquerque, NM
Middle half
$46,430–$60,780
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in Albuquerque, NM
Concentration
1.45×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Albuquerque, NM
$48,420
published median
United States
$68,270
29.1% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
36th
38 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($48,320). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $48,420 median has purchasing power comparable to about $50,677 nationally. Albuquerque, NM's BEA regional price parity is 95.5 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Albuquerque, NM.
$46,430$60,780
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- No formal educational credential
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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