Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in New Mexico
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in New Mexico earn a median of $110,070 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $110,070
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($99,070)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,760; the top 10% earn over $161,890. Nationally the range is $53,060 to $161,890.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$88,530 median in New Mexico
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$123,820 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Hydrologists$97,470 median in New Mexico
- Industrial Ecologists$86,630 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Physicists$165,340 median in New Mexico
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in New Mexico
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in New Mexico?
The median is $110,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,760 and the top 10% earn over $161,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for atmospheric and space scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 47 (+11% vs. the national median of $99,070). Living costs are not included.