How much does a Remote Sensing Scientist make in Santa Fe, NM?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Remote Sensing Scientist in Santa Fe, NM is $106,546. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,866 to $118,722, with most professionals earning between $88,052 and $129,807.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Remote Sensing Scientist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Remote Sensing Scientist in Santa Fe, NM. The base salary for Remote Sensing Scientist ranges from $96,866 to $118,722 with the average base salary of $106,546. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,305 to $122,482 with the average total cash compensation of $110,118.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $106,546 $96,866 - $118,722
Bonus $3,572 $2,439 - $3,760
Total Pay $110,118 $99,305 - $122,482
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,066 - $117,742 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Albuquerque, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,374 - $118,119 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Farmington, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,082 - $116,536 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Clovis, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,546 - $112,202 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,896 - $110,179 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,433 - $112,063 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Remote Sensing LOCATION Santa Fe, NM MINIMUM SALARY $33,915 MAXIMUM SALARY $39,896
JOB TITLE Remote Sensing Technician LOCATION Santa Fe, NM MINIMUM SALARY $42,570 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,630
JOB TITLE Remote Sensing Analyst LOCATION Santa Fe, NM MINIMUM SALARY $51,255 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,321
JOB TITLE Remote Sensing Engineer LOCATION Santa Fe, NM MINIMUM SALARY $81,858 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,550
JOB TITLE Remote Sensing Specialist LOCATION Santa Fe, NM MINIMUM SALARY $42,264 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,401
JOB TITLE Remote Teacher LOCATION Santa Fe, NM MINIMUM SALARY $51,730 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,375
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About Santa Fe, New Mexico    Santa Fe (/ˌsæntəˈfeɪ/ or /ˈsæntəˌfeɪ/; Tewa: Oghá P'o'oge, Navajo: Yootó) is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest ci....More

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