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Chemical Technicians Salary in New Mexico
Chemical Technicians in New Mexico earn a median $55,120 a year, 9% below the U.S. median.
- Median in NM
- $55,120 a year
- U.S. median
- $60,390 a year
- Employment
- 250
- Location quotient
- 0.76
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in New Mexico
- Median (50%)
- $55,120 · $26.50 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $62,270 · $29.94 an hour (estimate error ±3.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $45,840 · $22.04 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $47,380 · $22.78 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $72,810 · $35.01 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $97,680 · $46.96 an hour
- Employment
- 250 (estimate error ±17.2%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.28
- Location quotient
- 0.76 (1.00 = national share)
Chemical Technicians pay by metro area in New Mexico
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $51,770 | 80 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $49,870 | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do chemical technicians make in New Mexico?
- The median wage for chemical technicians in New Mexico is $55,120 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 250 jobs in the state.
- Where in New Mexico do chemical technicians earn the most?
- Albuquerque, NM has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $51,770 a year.