Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in New Mexico
Soil and Plant Scientists in New Mexico earn a median of $69,480 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($78,850)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,240; the top 10% earn over $102,860. Nationally the range is $48,680 to $138,120.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Conservation Scientists$76,800 median in New Mexico
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$88,530 median in New Mexico
- Hydrologists$97,470 median in New Mexico
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,630 median in New Mexico
- Environmental Restoration Planners$86,630 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$79,130 median in New Mexico
Soil and Plant Scientists pay in New Mexico
How much do soil and plant scientists make in New Mexico?
The median is $69,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,240 and the top 10% earn over $102,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for soil and plant scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 46 (−12% vs. the national median of $78,850). Living costs are not included.