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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

Physicist (NM) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual 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

Historical Physicist (New Mexico vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$161,380
2023$171,670
2024$175,960
Historical salary trend for Physicist in New Mexico
YearNew Mexico MedianNational Median
2022$161,380$140,924
2023$171,670$142,089
2024$175,960$149,537

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