Data Scientists Salary in New Mexico

Data scientists in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $97,160 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($84,180), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $94,160 and the median at $95,850 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$97,160
Las Cruces$84,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$97,160	$98,750	$69,700	$73,752	96
Las Cruces	$84,180	$94,950	$67,230	$65,257	90

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

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data 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 15-2051.
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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