Conservation Scientists Salary in New Mexico
Conservation Scientists in New Mexico earn a median of $76,800 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($73,010)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,520; the top 10% earn over $111,010. Nationally the range is $47,550 to $110,410.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$68,220 median in New Mexico
- Range Managers$76,800 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Foresters$69,240 median in New Mexico
Conservation Scientists pay in New Mexico
How much do conservation scientists make in New Mexico?
The median is $76,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,520 and the top 10% earn over $111,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for conservation scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $73,010). Living costs are not included.