Chemical Technicians Salary in New Mexico
Chemical Technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $55,120 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($60,390)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,840; the top 10% earn over $97,680. Nationally the range is $41,740 to $92,040.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Chemists$126,960 median in New Mexico
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$101,750 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$56,420 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,170 median in New Mexico
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,280 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$97,560 median in New Mexico
Chemical Technicians pay in New Mexico
How much do chemical technicians make in New Mexico?
The median is $55,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,840 and the top 10% earn over $97,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for chemical technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $60,390). Living costs are not included.