Government Jobs in New Mexico: Employers & Pay

997

local governments (2022)

counties

105

cities, towns and townships

763

special districts

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Organization. Data captured September 30, 2026.

New Mexico state government pay plan

New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification publishes the classification and pay plan for New Mexico state employees: 849 job classes and 20 pay grades, effective July 4, 2026. Below are the classes that match GovJobsWiki jobs, with annual ranges converted from the plan's published rates.

Job	Classes in the NM plan	Annual range
911 Dispatcher / Public Safety Telecommunicator	Associate Public Safety Dispatcher, Public Safety Dispatcher 2 classes	$38,885 – $70,575
Accountant (government)	Accountant, Senior Accountant, +2 more 4 classes	$47,050 – $103,330
Administrative Assistant (government)	Senior Administrative Assistant 1 class	$42,773 – $64,160
Administrative Law Judge / Hearing Officer	Associate Hearing Officer, Hearing Officer, Senior Hearing Officer 3 classes	$51,755 – $113,663
Adult Protective Services Worker	Associate APS Case Worker, Adult Protective Services Case Worker, Senior Adult Protective Services Case Worker 3 classes	$51,755 – $93,936
Bank / Financial Examiner	Financial Examiner, Senior Financial Examiner 2 classes	$56,931 – $93,936
Budget Analyst	Budget Analyst, Senior Budget Analyst, +2 more 4 classes	$51,755 – $113,663
Child Support Officer	Child Support Specialist, Senior Child Support Specialist 2 classes	$47,050 – $77,633
Civil Engineer (DOT / city / county)	Engineer Intern, Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer 3 classes	$75,775 – $154,173
Contract / Procurement Specialist	Procurement Specialist 1 class	$75,775 – $113,663
Correctional Officer (state prison)	Correctional Officer Cadet, Correctional Officer 2 classes	$38,885 – $70,575
Court Clerk	Court Clerk, Lead Court Clerk 2 classes	$42,773 – $77,633
Crime Scene Investigator / Forensic Technician	Forensic Technician, Evidence Technician, +3 more 5 classes	$38,885 – $134,063
Custodian (schools & public buildings)	Custodian, Senior Custodian 2 classes	$32,136 – $53,024
Detective / Criminal Investigator	Special Agent 1 class	$62,624 – $93,936
Emergency Management Specialist	Emergency Management Coordinator 1 class	$62,624 – $93,936
Engineering Technician (DOT)	Associate Engineering Technician, Engineering Technician, +3 more 5 classes	$38,885 – $103,330
Environmental Scientist (government)	Associate Environmental Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Senior Environmental Scientist 3 classes	$56,931 – $113,663
Epidemiologist	Senior Epidemiologist, Epidemiology Specialist 2 classes	$75,775 – $134,063
Fire / Arson Investigator	Fire Investigator 1 class	$56,931 – $85,396
Fire Inspector / Fire Marshal	Fire Inspector 1 class	$68,886 – $103,330
Fish & Game Warden	Associate Conservation Officer, Conservation Officer, Senior Conservation Officer 3 classes	$42,773 – $93,936
Fleet Mechanic (city/county)	Auto Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic, +2 more 4 classes	$38,885 – $70,575
Food Safety Inspector (USDA / state)	Associate Meat & Poultry Inspector, Meat & Poultry Inspector 2 classes	$47,050 – $85,396
Forester	Forester, Senior Forester 2 classes	$56,931 – $93,936
GIS Analyst / Specialist	IT GIS Specialist, Senior IT GIS Specialist 2 classes	$68,886 – $113,663
Government Attorney (agency counsel)	Attorney, Lead Attorney 2 classes	$83,790 – $154,173
Government Auditor	Auditor 1 class	$56,931 – $85,396
Grants Specialist / Manager	Grants Analyst 1 class	$56,931 – $85,396
Heavy Equipment Operator (government)	Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior Heavy Equipment Operator 2 classes	$42,773 – $70,575
Highway / Road Maintenance Worker (DOT)	Associate Highway Maintenance Worker, Highway Maintenance Worker, Senior Highway Maintenance Worker 3 classes	$38,885 – $70,575
Human Resources Specialist (government)	Associate Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Generalist, +3 more 5 classes	$47,050 – $103,330
Hydrologist	Hydrologist 1 class	$83,790 – $134,063
IRS Revenue Agent / Tax Examiner	Associate Tax Auditor, Tax Auditor, +2 more 4 classes	$47,050 – $113,663
IT Specialist (government)	Associate IT Support Technician, IT Support Technician, +3 more 5 classes	$42,773 – $134,063
Judicial Law Clerk	Law Clerk 1 class	$62,624 – $93,936
Juvenile Corrections / Detention Officer	Juvenile Corrections Officer, Senior Juvenile Corrections Officer 2 classes	$47,050 – $77,633
Lifeguard (city / state beaches & pools)	Lifeguard 1 class	$47,050 – $70,575
Park Ranger (NPS / state / county)	Interpretive Ranger, Law Enforcement Park Ranger 2 classes	$42,773 – $64,160
Parole Officer	Probation & Parole Officer, Senior Probation & Parole Officer, Lead Probation & Parole Officer 3 classes	$51,755 – $93,936
Probation Officer	Probation & Parole Officer, Juvenile Probation & Parole Officer, +3 more 5 classes	$51,755 – $93,936
Social Worker (government)	Social Worker, Senior Social Worker 2 classes	$47,050 – $77,633
Traffic Signal Technician	Traffic Technician, Senior Traffic Technician 2 classes	$38,885 – $64,160
Transportation Inspector (DOT / FMCSA / FRA)	Transportation Inspector, Senior Transportation Inspector 2 classes	$47,050 – $77,633
Urban / City Planner	Planner, Senior Planner 2 classes	$56,931 – $93,936
Veterans Service Officer	Veteran Service Officer, Lead Veteran Service Officer 2 classes	$47,050 – $85,396
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor	Rehabilitation Counselor, Senior Rehabilitation Counselor 2 classes	$47,050 – $85,396
Wildland Firefighter	Wildland Firefighter, Senior Wildland Firefighter, Lead Wildland Firefighter 3 classes	$42,773 – $85,396
Wildlife / Fisheries Biologist	Associate Wildlife Biologist, Wildlife Biologist, Senior Wildlife Biologist 3 classes	$47,050 – $85,396

Classes are matched to jobs by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Source: New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification, New Mexico Classified Service — FY27 Salary Schedule (effective 7/4/2026) and Classification and Pay Listing (effective 7/30/2026). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Public employers in New Mexico

Fire departments · 50

Employer	City	Career firefighters	Website
Albuquerque Fire Department	Albuquerque	673	Official site
Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue	Albuquerque	231	Official site
Las Cruces Fire Department	Las Cruces	176	Official site
Santa Fe Fire Deptartment	Santa Fe	175	Official site
Los Alamos Fire Department	Los Alamos	139	Official site
Rio Rancho Fire Rescue	Rio Rancho	118	Official site
Farmington Fire Department	Farmington	101	Official site
City of Roswell Fire Department	Roswell	90	—
Clovis Fire Department	Clovis	90	Official site
City of Hobbs Fire Department	Hobbs	80	Official site

All 50 fire departments in New Mexico →

Transit agencies · 23

Employer	City	Vehicles operated directly	Website
City of Albuquerque	Albuquerque	128	Official site
Rio Metro Regional Transit District	Albuquerque	44	Official site
City of Las Cruces NM	Las Cruces	28	Official site
City of Santa Fe	Santa Fe	24	Official site
North Central Regional Transit District	Espanola	22	Official site
Incorporated County of Los Alamos	Los Alamos	17	Official site
City of Carlsbad	Carlsbad	16	Official site
South Central Regional Transit District	Anthony	15	Official site
Grant County	Silver City	11	Official site
City of Clovis	Clovis	8	Official site

All 23 transit agencies in New Mexico →

School districts · 89

Employer	City	Teachers (FTE)	Website
ALBUQUERQUE	Albuquerque	6,197	Official site
LAS CRUCES	Las Cruces	2,041	Official site
RIO RANCHO	Rio Rancho	923	Official site
GADSDEN	Anthony	873	Official site
SANTA FE	Santa Fe	848	Official site
ROSWELL	Roswell	747	Official site
FARMINGTON	Farmington	680	Official site
HOBBS	Hobbs	616	Official site
CLOVIS	Clovis	501	Official site
CARLSBAD	Carlsbad	449	Official site

All 89 school districts in New Mexico →

Police departments · 74

Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 74 police departments in New Mexico →

Sheriff's offices · 32

County sheriff's offices in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 32 sheriff's offices in New Mexico →

Campus police departments · 8

College and university police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 8 campus police departments in New Mexico →

Sources: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry; Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database 2024 — Reporter Agency Information; National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay for government jobs in New Mexico

Median wage in New Mexico for each job's occupation (all employers in the state), next to the national median in government. Largest occupations first.

Job	Workers in NM	Median in NM	National, government
Administrative Assistant (government) SOC 43-6014	25,430	$46,450	$48,290
School Secretary / Office Manager SOC 43-6014	25,430	$46,450	$48,290
Correctional Nurse SOC 29-1141	17,980	$94,340	$100,490
Public Health Nurse SOC 29-1141	17,980	$94,340	$100,490
School Nurse SOC 29-1141	17,980	$94,340	$100,490
VA Nurse (Veterans Affairs) SOC 29-1141	17,980	$94,340	$100,490
IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051	16,950	$39,030	$45,860
City / County Manager SOC 11-1021	16,330	$98,630	$137,300
Custodian (schools & public buildings) SOC 37-2011	14,360	$36,020	$39,640
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government) SOC 43-9061	11,880	$37,130	$46,170
Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide SOC 25-9045	8,970	$35,900	$36,990
Child Support Officer SOC 13-1199	8,450	$79,100	$91,060
Death Investigator / Coroner SOC 13-1199	8,450	$79,100	$91,060
Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) SOC 13-1199	8,450	$79,100	$91,060
Grants Specialist / Manager SOC 13-1199	8,450	$79,100	$91,060
ESL / ELL Teacher SOC 25-2031	8,120	$75,900	$74,220
High School Teacher SOC 25-2031	8,120	$75,900	$74,220
Accountant (government) SOC 13-2011	6,300	$78,580	$81,390
Government Auditor SOC 13-2011	6,300	$78,580	$81,390
Elementary School Teacher SOC 25-2021	6,210	$74,550	$65,310
Public School Teacher (hub) SOC 25-2021	6,210	$74,550	$65,310
Heavy Equipment Operator (government) SOC 47-2073	5,520	$52,000	$52,750
Parks / Grounds Maintenance Worker SOC 37-3011	5,030	$37,560	$40,080
Border Patrol Agent SOC 33-3051	4,580	$69,180	$76,300
Campus / University Police Officer SOC 33-3051	4,580	$69,180	$76,300
CBP Officer (Customs & Border Protection) SOC 33-3051	4,580	$69,180	$76,300
Deputy Sheriff SOC 33-3051	4,580	$69,180	$76,300
Federal Police Officer (VA, Pentagon, Capitol…) SOC 33-3051	4,580	$69,180	$76,300
ICE Deportation Officer SOC 33-3051	4,580	$69,180	$76,300
Police Officer SOC 33-3051	4,580	$69,180	$76,300

Several jobs can share one occupation code.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Government jobs in New Mexico