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THE PATH FILLED WITH PROMISE BEGINS HERE.

If you think you’re ready to use your passion and talent to start shaping our state’s future, then it’s time to take a look at a skilled profession. It’s more than just finding a high-wage, stable career – it’s finding the sense of pride that comes from building something bigger than yourself. Explore some of New Mexico’s innovative, in-demand professions below.

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Automation & Robotics

Top 10%: $94,130
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Median: $76,750
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CAD/CAM Drafter

Top 10%: $76,600
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Median: $49,930
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Carpenter

Top 10%: $60,610
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Median: $44,860
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CNC/ Machinist Operator

Top 10%: $78,840
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Median: $53,740
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Commercial Truck Driver

Top 10%: $75,920
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Median: $38,050
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Computer Programmer

Top 10%: $119,990
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Median: $62,520
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Construction Services

Top 10%: $87,410
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Median: $49,520
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Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Top 10%: $76,220
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Median: $47,310
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Electrician

Top 10%: $78,210
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Median: $49,820
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Fiber Optic Cable Splicer

Top 10%: $98,400
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Median: $62,770
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Heavy Equipment Operator

Top 10%: $79,800
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Median: $56,240
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HVAC Technician

Top 10%: $75,400
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Median: $46,640
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Lineman

Top 10%: $98,400
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Median: $62,770
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Plumber

Top 10%: $78,210
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Median: $47,120
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Welder

Top 10%: $79,780
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Median: $48,600
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