How much does a compensation make in Albuquerque?
$81,670a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $39.26 an hour or $6,806 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.26
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 233
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,890Median: $81,670Highest 10%: $165,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,890 | $27.35 | |
| 25th | $63,400 | $30.48 | |
| Median | $81,670 | $39.26 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.11 | |
| 90th | $165,700 | $79.66 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for compensations.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Project Management Specialist | $106,700 |
| Logistician | $101,300 |
| Management Analyst | $100,100 |
| Budget Analyst | $97,780 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $95,990 |
| Financial Specialist | $86,490 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $86,420 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $83,570 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $83,190 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $81,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $39.26 ($81,670 a year).
Do compensations make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $81,670 against $78,210 nationally, 4% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $83,540, so Albuquerque pays 2% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for compensation pay?
38 of 233 metro areas with data.
How much does a compensation make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.