Albuquerque, New Mexico 

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Albuquerque, NM is experiencing a positive job growth rate of 16.98%, which is significantly higher than the US job growth rate of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Albuquerque, NM is 5.4%, which is still lower than the national unemployment rate of 4.1%. This indicates that there are plenty of jobs available in Albuquerque for those looking to start or move their career here. With its diverse industries ranging from tech to tourism, Albuquerque offers a wide range of opportunities with great potential for growth.

The unemployment rate in Albuquerque is 7.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)


YOU SHOULD KNOW

- That Job Growth in Albuquerque has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 3.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Albuquerque is $56,366.
- The median home cost in Albuquerque is $308,100

JOB HELPFUL RESOURCES

- Best paying jobs in Albuquerque? Architecture, Engineering ($92,773)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($14,375)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($73,393)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($15,891)
- Average Income of Residents in Albuquerque ($33,494) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Albuquerque (7.4) is higher than USA (6)

PROCESS OF JOB SEARCH

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Albuquerque, New Mexico that match your qualifications.

  EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONAlbuquerque, New MexicoUnited States
  $33,494$37,638
  $56,366$69,021
  7.46
  -5.12%-6.18%
  34.51%33.51%
  AVERAGE SALARY BY OCCUPATIONAlbuquerque, New MexicoUnited States
  Management$64,395$77,236
  Business, Financial$57,309$68,299
  Computer, Math$74,820$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$92,773$86,023
  Sciences$73,358$66,034
  Social Service$44,755$44,925
  Legal$66,036$88,013
  Education$39,702$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$33,588$43,591
  Health Practitioners$73,541$75,327
  Health Technicians$42,059$41,524
  Healthcare Support$20,659$25,441
  Fire Fighters$34,122$35,516
  Law Enforcement$61,828$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$14,375$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$20,765$23,378
  Personal Care$15,863$15,351
  Sales, Related$27,535$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$31,575$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$23,636$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$31,994$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$39,075$48,436
  Production$30,731$38,103
  Transportation$39,989$39,572
  Material Moving$22,313$25,906
  AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRYAlbuquerque, New MexicoUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$39,073$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$58,201$74,432
  Construction$36,752$44,287
  Manufacturing$44,301$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$43,232$51,301
  Retail Trade$24,282$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$44,952$43,256
  Utilities$54,432$77,546
  Information$41,036$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$43,574$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$32,500$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$73,393$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$48,676$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$24,822$30,687
  Educational Services$41,103$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$41,355$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$24,606$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$15,891$18,154
  Other Services$25,469$29,481
  Public Administration$56,560$61,644
UNEMPLOYMENT BY YEAR (Years 1990 to 2021)

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Reviews for Albuquerque    252 Reviews
very underrated, but not exactly the best - 2/20/2023
i'm from albuquerque. born here, raised in denver, moved back at 11. it's cool, there's a lot of great restaurants, the people are friendly, the vibe is laid-back, it's... Read More

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Really cool!! - 1/12/2023
I love Albuquerque! It’s an interesting place with a lot of history and interesting things to... Read More

Albuquerque's cool, but really dangerous. - 11/23/2022
it has really good culture, it's fun, the people are friendly, the weather's decent, the art scene is amazing, it's very LGBTQ-accepting, the mexican food is great, and... Read More


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