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Medical Scientists Salary in New Mexico

Medical Scientists in New Mexico earn a median of $67,100 a year, −35% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$67,100
vs. U.S. median
−35% ($103,410)
Rank among states
43 of 46
Jobs in the state
340

Pay range in New Mexico

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,660; the top 10% earn over $104,710. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.

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Medical Scientists pay in New Mexico

How much do medical scientists make in New Mexico?

The median is $67,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,660 and the top 10% earn over $104,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New Mexico a good state for medical scientists?

On pay alone it ranks 43 of 46 (−35% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses