Conservation Scientists Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #18 of 51 · NM
2.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $79,030 ≈ $38/hr
Median annual salary $76,800
Employment 330
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,520P25 $56,620 Median $76,800P75 $94,520P90 $111,010
About 80% of conservation scientistss in New Mexico earn between $46,520 and $111,010. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean conservation scientists salary in New Mexico is $79,030, about 2.5% above the U.S. average ($77,130). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $79,420 | $87,790 | 90 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $77,230 | $72,400 | 50 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $73,920 | $75,830 | 80 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $72,280 | $72,240 | 60 |