Chemist Salary in New Mexico
Based on 210+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$134,370
$64.601/hr
vs National Average
$86,969
+54.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $201K
210 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Chemist in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,020 |
| 25th percentile | $68,660 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $134,370 |
| 75th percentile | $188,330 |
| 90th percentile | $200,990 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,000 |
| 2023 | $100,900 |
| 2024 | $134,370 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,000 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $100,900 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $134,370 | $86,969 |