Economist Salary in New Mexico
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$82,490
$39.659/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
-19.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $127K
Salary Distribution — Economist in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,590 |
| 25th percentile | $62,590 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $82,490 |
| 75th percentile | $103,670 |
| 90th percentile | $126,890 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,820 |
| 2023 | $74,800 |
| 2024 | $82,490 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,820 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $74,800 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $82,490 | $102,371 |