Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #35 of 46 · NM
13% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $76,290 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $69,480
Employment 90
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $52,240P25 $62,280 Median $69,480P75 $89,270P90 $102,860
About 80% of soil and plant scientistss in New Mexico earn between $52,240 and $102,860. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean soil and plant scientists salary in New Mexico is $76,290, about 13% below the U.S. average ($87,720). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $76,400 | $81,320 | 50 |