How much does a Plant Biologist make in NM?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Biologist in New Mexico is $47,183. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $35,641 to a high of $57,017, with most professionals earning between $41,142 and $52,331.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plant Biologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $35,641 NM March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $41,142 NM March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $47,183 NM March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $52,331 NM March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Biologist Salary $57,017 NM March 01, 2025
25% $41,142 10% $35,641 90% $57,017 75% $52,331 $47,183 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Plant Biologist ?

Botany, also called plant science(s), plant biology or phytology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology. A botanist, plant scientist or phytologist is a scientist who specialises in this field. The term "botany" comes from the Ancient Greek word βοτάνη (botanē) meaning "pasture", "grass", or "fodder"; βοτάνη is in turn derived from βόσκειν (boskein), "to feed" or "to graze". Traditionally, botany has also included the study of fungi and algae by mycologists and phycologists respectively, with the study of these three groups of organisms remaining within the sphere of interest o...

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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $44,994 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $48,042 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $46,079 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $48,558 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $48,042 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $47,938 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $45,304 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $48,042 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $46,544 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $48,042 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Plant Biologist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Biologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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