Physicist Salary in New Mexico
Based on 580+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$165,340
$79.49/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
+7.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$121K – $235K
580 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Physicist in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $120,720 |
| 25th percentile | $160,090 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $165,340 |
| 75th percentile | $203,210 |
| 90th percentile | $235,180 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $161,380 |
| 2023 | $171,670 |
| 2024 | $175,960 |
| 2025 | $165,340 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $161,380 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $171,670 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $175,960 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $165,340 | $153,763 |