Chemist Salary in New Mexico
Based on 280+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$126,960
$61.038/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
+38.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$59K – $213K
280 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Chemist in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,490 |
| 25th percentile | $73,070 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $126,960 |
| 75th percentile | $178,480 |
| 90th percentile | $212,940 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,000 |
| 2023 | $100,900 |
| 2024 | $134,370 |
| 2025 | $126,960 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,000 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $100,900 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $134,370 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $126,960 | $92,010 |