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Hydrologists Salary in New Mexico
Hydrologists in New Mexico earn a median $97,470 a year, 1% above the U.S. median.
- Median in NM
- $97,470 a year
- U.S. median
- $96,600 a year
- Employment
- 100
- Location quotient
- 2.96
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in New Mexico
- Median (50%)
- $97,470 · $46.86 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $105,700 · $50.82 an hour (estimate error ±6.6%)
- 10th percentile
- $63,660 · $30.60 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $76,400 · $36.73 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $120,720 · $58.04 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $131,370 · $63.16 an hour
- Employment
- 100 (estimate error ±13.3%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.11
- Location quotient
- 2.96 (1.00 = national share)
Hydrologists 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 | $101,520 | 50 |
H-1B filings for hydrologists in New Mexico
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
3 certified filings with a median offered wage of $70,000.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do hydrologists make in New Mexico?
- The median wage for hydrologists in New Mexico is $97,470 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 100 jobs in the state.
- Where in New Mexico do hydrologists earn the most?
- Albuquerque, NM has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $101,520 a year.