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Government Property Inspectors and Investigators in New Mexico

Government property inspectors and investigators examine facilities, equipment, and materials owned or managed by government agencies to verify compliance with contracts and regulations. They work for federal, state, or local government offices, conducting site visits, reviewing documentation, and documenting findings to ensure proper accountability and adherence to standards. In New Mexico the median pay is $67,990 a year, 16% below the national median of $80,730.

$67,990median pay in New Mexico, per year

$50,190–$97,160middle half earn

2,400employed in New Mexico

$80,730U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in New Mexico

114open roles like this on employer career sites, 11 in New Mexico or remote

33employers hiring

35posted in the last 7 days

Remote · TX · NYwhere most openings are

Openings in New Mexico and remote

Supervisory Investigator - Investigations Division · Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $125776–$197200
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SIU Investigator · Healthcare Fraud Shield · United States · Remote
AML Investigator III · Mercury · USA · Remote
Background Investigator · CertiK · Europe, UK, USA · Remote
Senior All-Source Investigator, Severe Harms · TRM Labs · UK, USA · Remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityBuilding and ConstructionLaw and GovernmentAdministrative

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Government Property Inspectors and Investigators.

Licenses and training in New Mexico

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators pay in other states

District of Columbia · $111,030 Massachusetts · $102,060 New Jersey · $100,000 California · $96,980 Connecticut · $91,810 Delaware · $91,050 Vermont · $90,420 New York · $90,080 Washington · $88,790 Rhode Island · $87,620

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O*NET-SOC 13-1041.04. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.