How much does a life make in Albuquerque?
$53,750a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $25.84 an hour or $4,479 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.84
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,690Median: $53,750Highest 10%: $79,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,690 | $20.04 | |
| 25th | $48,070 | $23.11 | |
| Median | $53,750 | $25.84 | |
| 75th | $63,810 | $30.68 | |
| 90th | $79,710 | $38.32 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $165,300 |
| Chemist | $127,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $124,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $121,900 |
| School Psychologist | $109,900 |
| Hydrologist | $101,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $97,160 |
| Biological Scientist | $92,160 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $87,390 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $82,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $25.84 ($53,750 a year).
Do lifes make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $53,750 against $62,280 nationally, 14% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $56,420, so Albuquerque pays 5% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for life pay?
123 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,710 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.