New Mexico Median
$123,500
per year
Hourly Rate
$59.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-42% vs US median
US median $213,990
State Rank
#45 of 46
100 employed here
How much does a Chief Executive make in New Mexico?
Chief Executives in New Mexico take home a median of $123,500 annually — roughly $59.38 an hour — which runs 42% below the national median of $213,990.
Within New Mexico, entry-level pay starts around $43,710 while the top 10% make $302,440 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,710 and $195,970 a year.
Chief Executive salary range in New Mexico
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,710 | $21.01 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $43,710 | $21.01 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $123,500 | $59.38 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $195,970 | $94.22 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $302,440 | $145.40 |
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How New Mexico compares
New Mexico ranks 45th out of 46 states and territories for Chief Executive pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Chief Executive salary in other states
Oregon $341,630Washington $339,810Illinois $331,920North Carolina $314,290Virginia $310,740New Jersey $310,440Connecticut $295,120Hawaii $281,640South Dakota $280,900New York $257,980Texas $257,850Michigan $255,560Indiana $254,180Maryland $248,660Rhode Island $235,360Pennsylvania $232,560California $218,600Nebraska $214,680Colorado $213,370Iowa $211,190Wisconsin $208,350Georgia $208,180Delaware $199,990Tennessee $198,830Minnesota $195,670Montana $182,340Kentucky $179,530Idaho $177,210Ohio $176,440Vermont $175,070Missouri $172,320Utah $171,880South Carolina $168,840New Hampshire $168,590Alaska $166,710Alabama $166,420North Dakota $164,560Oklahoma $163,790Kansas $158,100West Virginia $151,950Nevada $149,770Wyoming $147,940Mississippi $139,250Maine $138,770Arkansas $119,990
Working as a Chief Executive in New Mexico
Nationally, about 204,000 people work as Chief Executives in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare New Mexico pay ($123,500) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Chief Executive make in New Mexico?
The median Chief Executive salary in New Mexico is $123,500 per year, or about $59.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,710 at the entry level to $302,440 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Mexico pay compare to the national average?
New Mexico pays Chief Executives about 42% less than the national median of $213,990. New Mexico ranks 45th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Mexico a good state for Chief Executives?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $123,500 a year. About 100 Chief Executives are employed in New Mexico. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Mexico?
The highest-paying occupations in New Mexico include Emergency Medicine Physician ($405,130), Anesthesiologist ($393,970), Surgeon, All Other ($363,940), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.