Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in New Mexico earn a median of $86,630 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,630
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,920; the top 10% earn over $129,080. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Conservation Scientists$76,800 median in New Mexico
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$68,220 median in New Mexico
- Soil and Plant Scientists$69,480 median in New Mexico
- Environmental Restoration Planners$86,630 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$67,990 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$62,330 median in New Mexico
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in New Mexico
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in New Mexico?
The median is $86,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,920 and the top 10% earn over $129,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.