Conservation Scientists Salary in New Mexico

Conservation scientists in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $87,790 a year) and the least in Santa Fe ($72,240), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $79,030 and the median at $76,800 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$87,790
Santa Fe$72,240

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$87,790	$79,420	$60,070	$67,619	96
Santa Fe	$72,240	$72,280	$49,000	$57,421	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Conservation Scientists salary in other states

Conservation Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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