Salary Breakdown for Albuquerque

The median individual income in Albuquerque is $30,580 per year, which works out to approximately $2,548/month or $14.70/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $54,327.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Albuquerque's cost of living index is 93 (national average = 100). The median salary of $30,580 in Albuquerque has the purchasing power of approximately $32,882 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes significantly further in Albuquerque than in most major cities.

Top Employers in Albuquerque

  • Sandia National Labs
  • University of New Mexico
  • Kirtland AFB

Major Industries in Albuquerque

  • National Labs
  • Healthcare
  • Military

How Albuquerque Compares to New Mexico

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Cost of Living in Albuquerque

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