How much does a physician make in Albuquerque?
$327,700a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $157.53 an hour or $27,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $157.53
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $135,600Median: $327,700Highest 10%: $419,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $135,600 | $65.17 | |
| 25th | $229,200 | $110.20 | |
| Median | $327,700 | $157.53 | |
| 75th | $397,100 | $190.93 | |
| 90th | $419,600 | $201.71 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Las Cruces, NM | $387,500 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $234,800 |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $405,100 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Pediatrician | $214,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $185,200 |
| Optometrist | $165,800 |
| Surgeon | $160,000 |
| Pharmacist | $147,000 |
| Dentist | $141,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $141,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $157.53 ($327,700 a year).
Do physicians make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $327,700 against $265,900 nationally, 23% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $327,700, so Albuquerque pays 0% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for physician pay?
104 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $135,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $419,600 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.