Accountant Salary in New Mexico
Based on 6K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$78,580
$37.779/hr
vs National Average
$82,597
-4.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $125K
6K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Accountant in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,390 |
| 25th percentile | $63,290 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,580 |
| 75th percentile | $99,090 |
| 90th percentile | $125,420 |
Top H-1B Employers for Accountant in New Mexico
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in New Mexico — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of New Mexico | 3 | $62,317 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Accountant in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,640 |
| 2023 | $69,990 |
| 2024 | $77,420 |
| 2025 | $78,580 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,640 | $73,060 |
| 2023 | $69,990 | $76,751 |
| 2024 | $77,420 | $79,712 |
| 2025 | $78,580 | $82,597 |