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New Mexico Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($38/hr vs $26/hr national)

New Mexico job market overview (September 2026)

The New Mexico job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 3,048 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

New Mexico job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in New Mexico.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager328$111k n=9—
Registered Nurse259$30k n=20$47/hr n=100
Crew / Cashier246——
Retail Associate185—$21/hr n=16
Restaurant Manager / GM132$52k n=5—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Fast Food and Counter Workers130——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers114——
General and Operations Managers98$52k n=4—
Cooks, Restaurant39——
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers28——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time242$70k n=56$34/hr n=138
Part-time228$20k n=3$21.08/hr n=93
Contract52$25k n=7$55/hr n=15
Temporary37—$62/hr n=10
Intern23—$83/hr n=11

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,167$111k n=14$21.04/hr n=50
Food Service / Restaurants1,042$55k n=6—
Healthcare692$30k n=37$38.50/hr n=292
Professional Services647$25k n=10$39/hr n=287
Consumer Goods180$100k n=22$21.08/hr n=49

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager328
  • Registered Nurse259
  • Crew / Cashier246
  • Retail Associate185
  • Restaurant Manager / GM132
  • Food Service120

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers130
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers114
  • General and Operations Managers98
  • Cooks, Restaurant39
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers28
  • Customer Service Representatives22

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,167
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,042
  • Healthcare692
  • Professional Services647
  • Consumer Goods180
  • Manufacturing107

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,466 · 81%
  • Full-time242 · 8%
  • Part-time228 · 7%
  • Contract52 · 2%
  • Temporary37 · 1%
  • Intern23 · 1%

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