Largest employer
23,149
people work at Government of the United States of America, the largest employer
The University of New Mexico and Presbyterian Healthcare Services are the next largest employers in Albuquerque.
Huning Highland, Albuquerque
The job market inAlbuquerque
359,880 people work in the Albuquerque metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Industries
44,883
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 29,785 work in education services and 22,080 in aerospace and defense.
Spruce Park, Albuquerque
Pay
$94,171
is the median salary for engineering workers here
The best-paid job function in Albuquerque. The median across the US is $67,324.
University Heights, Albuquerque
In demand
2,817
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Albuquerque.
UNM North Campus, Albuquerque
Growth
2,159
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 89 largest employers that grew. Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. grew fastest, up 64.4%.
Wells Park, Albuquerque
Hiring
25,815
job postings were active in Albuquerque in June 2026
Down 12.6% from a year earlier.
Sawmill, Albuquerque
Job titles
9,444
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Albuquerque. Executive is growing fastest, up 5.7% in a year.
Old Town, Albuquerque
That's the job market in Albuquerque.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Albuquerque?
The largest employer in the Albuquerque metro is Government of the United States of America, with about 23,149 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 359,880 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Albuquerque metro grew 0.69% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Albuquerque, NM (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Albuquerque metro
359,880
359,880 jobs
12-month headcount change
+0.69%
across the Albuquerque metro
Average salary
$81,665
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque employers had 25,815 active job postings in June 2026, down 12.6% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Albuquerque?
About 359,880 people work in the Albuquerque metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Albuquerque metro grew 0.69% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 44,883 jobs, followed by education services (29,785) and aerospace and defense (22,080). See top industries.
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer, with about 23,149 people in the Albuquerque metro. Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. grew fastest among the largest employers, up +64.4%. Employers here had 25,815 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Albuquerque, NM
- State
- New Mexico
- Workers in the metro
- 359,880
- Largest employer
- Government of the United States of America
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +0.69%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Albuquerque by employees (2026)
Government of the United States of America employs the most people in the Albuquerque metro, followed by The University of New Mexico and Presbyterian Healthcare Services.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government of the United States of America | 23,149 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 2 | The University of New Mexico | 14,174 | Education Services | ||
| 3 | Presbyterian Healthcare Services | 5,451 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 4 | Albuquerque Public Schools | 5,034 | Education Services | ||
| 5 | Walmart, Inc. | 2,956 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 6 | City of Albuquerque (New Mexico) | 2,527 | Culture and Entertainment | ||
| 7 | State of New Mexico | 2,368 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 8 | Central New Mexico Community College | 1,963 | Education Services | ||
| 9 | Intel Corp. | 1,833 | Electronics Manufacturing | ||
| 10 | The Kroger Co. | 1,277 | Retail and Consumer Goods |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Albuquerque metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Albuquerque metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Albuquerque in 2026
The largest industries in the Albuquerque metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Albuquerque metro
Healthcare and wellness services, education services and aerospace and defense each employ more than 20,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 44,883 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Albuquerque, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Albuquerque (2026)
Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. grew fastest, up +64.4%. 89 of the 200 largest employers in Albuquerque added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Albuquerque (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Albuquerque (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Albuquerque metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Albuquerque, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Albuquerque (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| Presbyterian Healthcare Services | 591 |
| Ardent Health Services LLC | 323 |
| Walmart, Inc. | 243 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Albuquerque (2026)
Share of the Albuquerque metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Albuquerque metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse9,444
- 2Social Worker7,647
- 3Physician7,103
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Executive+5.7%
- 2Physician+4.4%
- 3Real Estate Agent+3.6%
In-demand jobs in Albuquerque
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Albuquerque metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 2,817 | -51.5% |
| Rehabilitation Therapist | 1,459 | -7.1% |
| Physician | 1,228 | -10.0% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Albuquerque metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Albuquerque job market: hiring trends (2026)
Albuquerque employers had 25,815 active job postings in June 2026, down 12.6% from a year earlier.
25,815
Active job postings
as of June 2026
-12.6%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Albuquerque metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Albuquerque employers had 25,815 active postings in Jun 2026, down 12.6% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 25,815 in Jun 2026 and peaked at 42,250 in Aug 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Albuquerque employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Albuquerque (2026)
Median salary by job function in Albuquerque
Engineering pays the most. 5 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Albuquerque, compared with any other metro.
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Albuquerque companies: frequently asked questions
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer in the Albuquerque metro, with about 23,149 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Albuquerque are Government of the United States of America, The University of New Mexico, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Albuquerque Public Schools, Walmart, Inc., City of Albuquerque (New Mexico), State of New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College, Intel Corp. and The Kroger Co., based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 359,880 people work in the Albuquerque metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (44,883 jobs), education services (29,785) and aerospace and defense (22,080).
Among the largest employers in the Albuquerque metro, Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. (+64.4%), Legence Corp. (+53.8%) and Kairos Power LLC (+53.3%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Albuquerque metro are registered nurse, rehabilitation therapist and physician, as of June 2026.
Albuquerque employers had 25,815 active job postings in June 2026, down 12.6% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Albuquerque.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/albuquerque-nm-job-market
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