Public Paychecks: The highest-paid employees in New Mexico's largest cities
The Citizen
While the mayor is one of the highest-ranking officials in a city, it is common for them to not be among the highest-paid employees. In fact, the mayors of Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Las Cruces don’t make the top 25 highest-paid employees in their respective cities.
According to PayScale, the national average salary for a city mayor is $57,500. Around the country, some mayors hold a part-time position, which can bring the average down. Rio Rancho’s mayor position changed to a full-time position…
