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Albuquerque, New Mexico Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 20, 2026

Active Listings

21

Avg Salary Range

$93K - $144K

Remote %

5%

Ghost Rate

10%

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Albuquerque, NM commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 93.6).

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Spatial Hub Radar · Albuquerque, NM
Approx. cost index: 93.6
Phoenix, AZ330 mi · cost index 100.4Las Vegas, NV482 mi · cost index 98.4Dallas, TX587 mi · cost index 101.2Austin, TX615 mi · cost index 99.4San Antonio, TX616 mi · cost index 94.6Albuquerque, NM21 Jobs · 5% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Albuquerque:$125,000/yr
Current: Albuquerque, NM

$125,000

BEA Price Parity: 93.6

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$158,120

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 26% more expensive+26% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $125,000 in Albuquerque, you need at least $158,120 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both NM and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Top Roles in Albuquerque

Staff Software Engineer 1
2
Project Manager - Multifamily Construction
1
Project Manager I, DS
1
Project Manager - Mine Closure (GeoSystems Analysis)
1
Project Manager III at Spencer Ogden Albuquerque, NM
1
Senior Project Manager, EPC - Military Veterans
1
Software Engineer, Data Systems (Experienced or Senior) Rocky Jobs
1
Software Engineer, Data Systems (Experienced or Senior) Rocky Program
1
Software Systems Engineer - High Consequence Systems, Onsite
1
Junior Software Engineer
1

Top Hiring Companies

B

Boeing

2 listings

U

University of New Mexico

2 listings

D

Diamond Peak Recruiting

1 listing

C

COMAGINE HEALTH

1 listing

W

Westland Resources

1 listing

N

Null Corporation

1 listing

F

Faith Technologies, Inc.

1 listing

A

ARA

1 listing

S

Sandia National Laboratories

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 5%On-site: 95%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Where These Jobs Come From

Google Jobs21

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Albuquerque?

There are 21 active job listings in Albuquerque, NM right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 22.

What is the average salary in Albuquerque?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Albuquerque is $93K to $144K. Median salary sits at $125K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Albuquerque jobs are remote?

5% of active Albuquerque listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Albuquerque?

The average ghost probability across scored Albuquerque listings is 10%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.

What are the top hiring companies in Albuquerque?

The most active employers in Albuquerque include Boeing, University of New Mexico, Diamond Peak Recruiting, COMAGINE HEALTH, Westland Resources. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.