In Mexico’s dynamic job landscape in 2025, choosing a career path has become more strategic than ever. According to the World Economic Forum, most companies globally will incorporate technologies such as digital applications, big data analysis, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in the next five years.
According to the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), Certain disciplines stand out for offering superior remuneration, reflecting current trends and demands in the labor market.
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What are the best paying careers in Mexico in 2025?
- Specialty medicine: $43,587 pesos
- Economy: $29 thousand 754 pesos
- General medicine: $26,163 pesos
- Electronics, automation and mechanical-electrical applications: $25,762 pesos
- Computer sciences: $25,676 pesos
- Electricity and power generation: $25,647 pesos
- Construction and civil engineering: $25,341 pesos
- Fine Arts: $24,911 pesos
- Architecture and urban planning: $24,834 pesos
- Software development: $24,758 pesos
These figures highlight the high demand and remuneration of professionals in areas such as specialized medicine, economics and computer sciences. Growing digitalization and the need for technological innovation have driven the appreciation of careers in electronic engineering, automation and software development.
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Despite the clear demand in technological and scientific sectors, a gap persists between the educational offer and the needs of the labor market. According to IMCO data, the most popular majors among Mexican students continue to be Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Law, Business and Commerce, and Nursing.
This trend indicates that young people continue to opt for the same disciplines as a decade ago, without fully considering the new opportunities offered by emerging areas.
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