How much does a Senior Scientist make in Albuquerque, NM?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Scientist in Albuquerque, NM is $123,736. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $115,027 to $143,408, with most professionals earning between $107,099 and $161,318.

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Senior Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $107,099 Albuquerque,NM April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $115,027 Albuquerque,NM April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $123,736 Albuquerque,NM April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $143,408 Albuquerque,NM April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Scientist Salary $161,318 Albuquerque,NM April 01, 2025
25% $115,027 10% $107,099 90% $161,318 75% $143,408 $123,736 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Scientist ?

A scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833. The term 'scientist' was first coined by him for Mary Somerville, partly because the term "man of science", mo...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Scientist in Albuquerque, NM. The base salary for Senior Scientist ranges from $115,027 to $143,408 with the average base salary of $123,736. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,839 to $147,406 with the average total cash compensation of $129,040.
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About Albuquerque, New Mexico    According to the United States Census Bureau, Albuquerque has a total area of 189.5 square miles (490.9 km2), of which 187.7 square miles (486.2 km2) ....More

Albuquerque, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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