How much does a chemist make in Albuquerque?
$127,000a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $61.04 an hour or $10,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.04
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,860Median: $127,000Highest 10%: $212,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,860 | $28.30 | |
| 25th | $72,980 | $35.09 | |
| Median | $127,000 | $61.04 | |
| 75th | $177,500 | $85.34 | |
| 90th | $212,900 | $102.38 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $165,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $124,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $121,900 |
| School Psychologist | $109,900 |
| Hydrologist | $101,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $97,160 |
| Biological Scientist | $92,160 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $87,390 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $82,760 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technician | $80,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $61.04 ($127,000 a year).
Do chemists make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $127,000 against $91,240 nationally, 39% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $127,000, so Albuquerque pays 0% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for chemist pay?
8 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.