Prevailing Wage in New Mexico
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 1,275 certified filings in New Mexico
$58,906Median Prevailing Wage
$108,846Avg. Actual Salary
+29%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
1,275Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in New Mexico is $58,906 across 1,275 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 29% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in New Mexico
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 409 | $56,950 |
| Level II | 406 | $90,272 |
| Level III | 156 | $102,918 |
| Level IV | 87 | $103,418 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in New Mexico: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Engineer | 103 | $95,194 | $95,851 |
| Assistant Professor | 72 | $79,430 | $128,715 |
| Public School Teacher | 64 | $54,517 | $55,767 |
| Software Engineer | 47 | $81,471 | $88,269 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 42 | $72,406 | $101,765 |
| Java Developer | 21 | $80,042 | $86,156 |
| Hospitalist Physician | 21 | $147,015 | $311,876 |
| Secondary School Teacher | 20 | $70,990 | $71,826 |
| Special Education Teacher | 19 | $63,695 | $68,274 |
| Scientist 2 | 17 | $125,175 | $151,120 |
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