Physicist Salary in New Mexico
Based on 770+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$175,960
$84.596/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
+17.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$134K – —
770 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Physicist in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $134,310 |
| 25th percentile | $143,170 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $175,960 |
| 75th percentile | $219,440 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $161,380 |
| 2023 | $171,670 |
| 2024 | $175,960 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $161,380 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $171,670 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $175,960 | $149,537 |