Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in New Mexico

In New Mexico we have BLS pay data for medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Albuquerque only, where the average is $70,360 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) average at $73,930 and the median at $67,100 for 340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,840.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$70,360

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$70,360	$67,100	$53,230	$56,187	96

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

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other states

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 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 19-1042.
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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