Metro profile · CBSA 10740
Healthcare wages in Albuquerque, NM
41 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
45
Across 41 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Albuquerque
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
41 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $327,670 | $311,614 | 51 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $405,130 | $385,279 | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $140,950 | $134,043 | 48 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $147,000 | $139,797 | 48 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $140,200 | $133,330 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $74,380 | $70,735 | 47 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $214,520 | $204,009 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $99,160 | $94,301 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $139,920 | $133,064 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $103,510 | $98,438 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,630 | $44,345 | 47 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $44,720 | $42,529 | 46 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $96,040 | $91,334 | 46 |
| Audiologists | allied | $92,440 | $87,910 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,170 | $94,311 | 46 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $100,010 | $95,110 | 46 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $98,400 | $93,578 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $79,940 | $76,023 | 46 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $37,580 | $35,739 | 46 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $46,650 | $44,364 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $39,950 | $37,992 | 46 |
| Orderlies | support | $37,650 | $35,805 | 46 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $87,850 | $83,545 | 45 |
| Paramedics | allied | $40,270 | $38,297 | 45 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $44,810 | $42,614 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $86,320 | $82,090 | 44 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $236,320 | $224,740 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $59,620 | $56,699 | 44 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $39,020 | $37,108 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $39,500 | $37,565 | 44 |
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