Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Albuquerque, NM
SOC 47-5023 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$63,180
per year in Albuquerque, NM
Middle half
$50,450–$91,080
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Albuquerque, NM
Concentration
0.60×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Albuquerque, NM
$63,180
published median
United States
$60,190
5.0% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
27th
82 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($60,140). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $63,180 median has purchasing power comparable to about $66,125 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.
$43,050$91,100
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
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