Family and General Practitioners - Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $173,860 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $83.59. The average wage in New Mexico is well above the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $93.47 and most workers in this occupation earn between $53.19 and $113.62 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $173,860 | ||
| National Hourly | $83.59 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $110,631 | $194,424 | $236,320 |
| Statewide Hourly | $53.19 | $93.47 | $113.62 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $111,856 | $194,670 | $236,077 |
| Hourly | $53.78 | $93.59 | $113.50 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | $122,349 | $210,711 | $254,892 |
| Hourly | $58.82 | $101.30 | $122.54 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $111,856 | $194,670 | $236,077 |
| Hourly | $53.78 | $93.59 | $113.50 |
| Eastern Annual | $91,439 | $192,257 | $242,666 |
| Hourly | $43.96 | $92.43 | $116.67 |
| Northern Annual | $105,675 | $190,039 | $232,221 |
| Hourly | $50.81 | $91.36 | $111.64 |
| Southwestern Annual | $131,101 | $201,009 | $235,963 |
| Hourly | $63.03 | $96.64 | $113.44 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 1,580 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about 13 percent and an estmated 1,780 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 20 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,580 | 1,780 | 1.22% | 20 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 520 | 590 | 1.14% | 6 |
| Farmington | 60 | 70 | 0.94% | 1 |
| Las Cruces | 270 | 340 | 2.29% | 7 |
| Santa Fe | 120 | 130 | 1.11% | 1 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 520 | 590 | 1.14% | 6 |
| Eastern | 230 | 260 | 1.21% | 3 |
| Northern | 430 | 490 | 1.37% | 6 |
| Southwestern | 350 | 420 | 1.79% | 7 |
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Family and General Practitioners usually need Doctoral Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | 56% |
| Post-Doctoral Training | 42% |
| Master's Degree | 2% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.unm.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| First-professional Degrees | Medicine (MD) | |
| + University of New Mexico School of Med | ||
| Website:http://hsc.unm.edu/som/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| First-professional Degrees | Medicine (MD) | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Doctors | Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners 2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor , Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4950 www.rld.state.nm.us/Osteopathy/index.html | 2010 | 62 |
| Medical Doctor | New Mexico Medical Board 2055 S. Pacheco Building 400, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-7220 www.nmmb.state.nm.us/ | 2010 | 7,963 |
| Osteopathic Physician | New Mexico Medical Board 2055 S. Pacheco Building 400, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-7220 www.nmmb.state.nm.us/ | 2010 | 508 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 62.7% |
| Hospitals | 21.5% |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 14.9% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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