Environmental Scientist Salary in New Mexico
Based on 940+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$86,630
$41.649/hr
vs National Average
$80,042
+8.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $129K
940 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,920 |
| 25th percentile | $76,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $86,630 |
| 75th percentile | $104,250 |
| 90th percentile | $129,080 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,120 |
| 2023 | $73,980 |
| 2024 | $79,250 |
| 2025 | $86,630 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,120 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $73,980 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $79,250 | $77,423 |
| 2025 | $86,630 | $80,042 |