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title: Jobs in Los Alamos, NM — Jobs & Salary Outlook
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# Jobs in Los Alamos, NM — Jobs & Salary Outlook

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**Open jobs:** 240
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 247
- Median salary: $88K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $40K – $125K
- Remote share: 3.2%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 247 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Los Alamos, NM runs 26% above the United States median ($88K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Los Alamos, NM: Environmental Services (25% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Retail.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Los Alamos, NM

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Services | 61 | — |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 38 | — |
| Retail | 30 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 4 employers filed 77 petitions; under 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Los Alamos, NM

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos National Laboratory | 74 | $154K |
| Amazon | 1 | — |
| University of Alaska | 1 | — |
| Emory University | 1 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Santa Fe, NM — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-mexico/santa-fe?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 24.9 mi | 1356 | $48K |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Los Alamos, NM?

science and engineering, public service, healthcare support, and education are among the main hiring lanes in Los Alamos. That mix reflects Los Alamos National Laboratory, science and engineering work, and a high-skill public sector, plus employers such as Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County, and school systems, which keep both frontline and professional roles active.
### What is the typical salary for jobs in Los Alamos, NM?

Pay in Los Alamos generally runs highest in specialized healthcare, technical, energy, or management work, while entry-level service and support roles track closer to local medians. The salary benchmarks on this page are the quickest way to compare current pay by employer and role.
### Who are the top employers hiring in Los Alamos, NM?

Top employers in Los Alamos often include Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County, school systems, and technical contractors. The employer table on this page is more useful than a static “largest employer” list because it reflects which organizations are posting roles right now.
### Are remote jobs common in Los Alamos, NM?

Remote and hybrid openings show up most often in office, support, technology, and customer-facing functions here. Use the work-type filters on this page to separate remote, hybrid, and fully on-site jobs.
### How can I expand my search beyond Los Alamos, NM?

Santa Fe, Espanola, and the lab commuter shed are common next steps when you want a wider search radius from Los Alamos. The nearby cities list on this page and the <a href="/locations/new-mexico">New Mexico jobs page</a> make it easier to compare openings, pay, and employers across the state.
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