Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #16 of 51 · NM
3.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $91,330 ≈ $44/hr
Median annual salary $80,720
Employment 10,050
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,170P25 $59,500 Median $80,720P75 $110,360P90 $154,680
About 80% of life, physical, and social science occupationss in New Mexico earn between $47,170 and $154,680. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean life, physical, and social science occupations salary in New Mexico is $91,330, about 3.5% below the U.S. average ($94,600). That works out to roughly $44/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $85,720 | $101,590 | 1,420 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $83,610 | $96,830 | 4,370 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $81,160 | $86,780 | 840 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $81,070 | $85,260 | 810 |
| Farmington, NM | $77,720 | $80,000 | 380 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $69,640 | $77,130 | 1,960 |
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