Data Scientist Salary in New Mexico
Based on 560+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$95,850
$46.082/hr
vs National Average
$107,281
-10.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $134K
560 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Data Scientist in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,990 |
| 25th percentile | $64,250 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $95,850 |
| 75th percentile | $107,540 |
| 90th percentile | $133,660 |
Top H-1B Employers for Data Scientist in New Mexico
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in New Mexico — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presbyterian Healthcare Services | 3 | $72,134 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Data Scientist in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,790 |
| 2023 | $87,020 |
| 2024 | $85,040 |
| 2025 | $95,850 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,790 | $98,212 |
| 2023 | $87,020 | $104,916 |
| 2024 | $85,040 | $105,473 |
| 2025 | $95,850 | $107,281 |