How much does a Research Chemist make in NM?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in New Mexico is $101,549. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,648 to $113,293, with most professionals earning between $80,722 and $123,986.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $80,722 NM March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $90,648 NM March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $101,549 NM March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $113,293 NM March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $123,986 NM March 01, 2025
25% $90,648 10% $80,722 90% $123,986 75% $113,293 $101,549 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $95,932 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $102,430 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $98,245 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $103,532 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $102,430 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $102,210 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $96,593 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $102,430 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $99,236 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $102,430 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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