SOC 19-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Scientists, All Other — Northern New Mexico
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
In Northern New Mexico, NM the median wage is $88,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northern New Mexico, NM the median wage is $88,940. That is 10.1% lower than the national median of $98,920. Pay ranges from under $50,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $107,410 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,970 to $97,660.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Albuquerque records the highest median at $92,160. Of the 273 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 59th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,480 | −49.0% |
| 25th | $78,970 | −20.2% |
| Median (50th) | $88,940 | −10.1% |
| 75th | $97,660 | −1.3% |
| 90th | $107,410 | +8.6% |
| Mean | $85,750 | −13.3% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $92,160 | 180 | |
| 2 | Las Cruces | $88,320 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $88,940 goes as far as $96,464 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$88,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,464US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $88,940 a year, 10.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,480 to $107,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albuquerque, at $92,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Northern New Mexico, NM?
The median annual wage is $88,940, or $42.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,920, so pay in Northern New Mexico, NM is 10.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northern New Mexico, NM earns more than $107,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Albuquerque, at $92,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Northern New Mexico, NM. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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