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Physicists Salary in New Mexico
Physicists in New Mexico earn a median $165,340 a year, 4% below the U.S. median.
- Median in NM
- $165,340 a year
- U.S. median
- $172,250 a year
- Employment
- 580
- Location quotient
- 5.07
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in New Mexico
- Median (50%)
- $165,340 · $79.49 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $176,680 · $84.94 an hour (estimate error ±2.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $120,720 · $58.04 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $160,090 · $76.97 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $203,210 · $97.70 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $235,180 · $113.07 an hour
- Employment
- 580 (estimate error ±6.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.67
- Location quotient
- 5.07 (1.00 = national share)
Physicists 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 | $165,340 | 330 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $160,090 | 200 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $112,400 | 30 |
H-1B filings for physicists in New Mexico
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
16 certified filings with a median offered wage of $156,665.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do physicists make in New Mexico?
- The median wage for physicists in New Mexico is $165,340 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 580 jobs in the state.
- Where in New Mexico do physicists earn the most?
- Albuquerque, NM has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $165,340 a year.