Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,330 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Albuquerque earn between $53,230 and $84,280.
- $41K10th
- $53K25th
- $67KMedian
- $84K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,360 | $5,863 | $33.83 |
| Median | $67,100 | $5,592 | $32.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,230 | $4,436 | $25.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,280 | $7,023 | $40.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Albuquerque earn 5% less than the New Mexico average ($73,930) and 40% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -35% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $70,360 | $67,100 | $40,660 | $104,330 | 270 |
| New Mexico | $73,930 | $67,100 | $40,660 | $104,710 | 340 |
| United States | $116,840 | $103,410 | $64,800 | $177,780 | 172,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Albuquerque
On the average salary of $70,360, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $56,187 a year, or $4,682 a month and $2,161 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $70,360 buys what about $73,640 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- El Paso, TX$68,150
- Colorado Springs, CO$127,280
- Flagstaff, AZ$97,580
- Phoenix, AZ$117,220
- Boulder, CO$134,900
- Tucson, AZ$110,260
Highest-paying cities for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)
Syracuse, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,580).
- Syracuse, NY$182,580
- Vallejo, CA$162,840
- Topeka, KS$162,650
- Charleston, SC$160,640
- San Francisco, CA$157,540
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Albuquerque?
$33.83 an hour on average, and $32.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $56,187 a year ($4,682 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,360.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 40% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,840).
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; area Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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