Albuquerque Salary Percentile
Calculator
Where does your salary rank in Albuquerque? The median salary here is $48K, 6% below the national median of $51K. Enter your salary below to see your exact percentile among Albuquerque workers.
Albuquerque median
$48K
National median
$51K
vs national
6%
Enter your gross annual salary (pre-tax). Hourly workers: multiply hourly rate by 2,080.
Albuquerque salary percentiles — May 2025
| Percentile | Albuquerque | National |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29K | $31K |
| 25th | $35K | $38K |
| 50th (median)median | $48K | $51K |
| 75th | $76K | $81K |
| 90th | $121K | $129K |
City figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 metro area median. National figures from BLS national percentile data.
Key insight
Albuquerque's median salary of $48K is 6% below the US national median of $51K. The top 25% of Albuquerque workers earn at least $76K. The top 10% threshold is around $121K.
Albuquerque salary — frequently asked questions
What is the median salary in Albuquerque?
The median annual salary in Albuquerque is approximately $48K based on May 2025 BLS data. This is 6% below the national median of $51K.
What is the average salary in Albuquerque?
"Average" and "median" measure different things, but BLS reports the median: the midpoint where half of Albuquerque workers earn more and half earn less. The Albuquerque median is $48K, 6% below the national median of $51K. Use the calculator above to see exactly where your salary ranks.
Where does your salary rank in Albuquerque?
Use the calculator above to find your exact salary percentile in Albuquerque. The Albuquerque median is $48K. If you earn above this, you rank in the top half of Albuquerque workers. The calculator compares your salary to both the Albuquerque distribution and the national distribution.
How does Albuquerque compare to the national median salary?
Albuquerque's median salary of $48K is 6% below the US national median of $51K. This means Albuquerque workers earn below the typical American worker on a gross basis. Cost of living differences may affect real purchasing power.
What salary is needed to be in the top 25% in Albuquerque?
To reach the top 25% of earners in Albuquerque, you need approximately $76K or more. The top 10% threshold in Albuquerque is around $121K.
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