How much does a geoscientist make in New Mexico?
$88,530a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in New Mexico. That is $42.56 an hour or $7,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.56
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,390Median: $88,530Highest 10%: $126,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,390 | $31.92 | |
| 25th | $72,690 | $34.95 | |
| Median | $88,530 | $42.56 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.70 | |
| 90th | $126,300 | $60.70 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $79,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 20. Idaho | $91,170 |
| 21. Utah | $89,990 |
| 22. Alabama | $88,610 |
| 23. New Mexico | $88,530 |
| 24. New Jersey | $88,500 |
| 25. Virginia | $88,390 |
| 26. Vermont | $87,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $42.56 ($88,530 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $88,530 against $101,900 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for geoscientist pay?
New Mexico ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays geoscientists the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $79,820 a year.
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.