Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in New Mexico

Ranked #35 of 47 · NM

11.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $73,400 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $68,220
Employment 170

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $51,080P25 $63,480 Median $68,220P75 $80,290P90 $96,100

About 80% of zoologists and wildlife biologistss in New Mexico earn between $51,080 and $96,100. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New Mexico
$73,400
U.S. average
$83,020

The mean zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in New Mexico is $73,400, about 11.6% below the U.S. average ($83,020). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New Mexico

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Albuquerque, NM $67,930 $78,150 50
Santa Fe, NM $67,870 $66,470 40

← Back to all zoologists and wildlife biologists states