Median DOL Salary
$92,611
Total DOL Filings
740
Companies Hiring
24
Cost of Living Index
94.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Los Alamos, NM$92,611
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Los Alamos, NM is 52% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Los Alamos
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | 406 | $80,600 | Other | |
| Triad National Security LLC | 297 | $101,405 | Other | |
| NMC Inc | 61 | $65,000 | Other | |
| APOGEE MEDICAL GROUP, NEW MEXICO, PC | 5 | $250,000 | Other | |
| PHC-LOS ALAMOS INC. | 3 | $56,035 | Other | |
| Space Science Institute | 2 | $60,715 | Other | |
| North Carolina State University | 2 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Weaver and Tidwell L.L.P | 2 | $73,625 | Other | |
| Northwest Hospital Medicine Physicians, LLC | 1 | $291,200 | Other | |
| Affiliated Engineers SE, Inc. | 1 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Hensel Phelps Construction Co. | 1 | $81,600 | Other | |
| University of Alaska | 1 | $72,010 | Other | |
| PHC- Los Alamos Inc. | 1 | $55,411 | Other | |
| THE FAMILY YMCA | 1 | $46,200 | Other | |
| HEALTH CAROUSEL II LLC | 1 | $60,330 | Other | |
| ITRACE FOUNDATION INC | 1 | $62,400 | Other | |
| RANG TECHNOLOGIES INC | 1 | $82,000 | Other | |
| University of Minnesota | 1 | $61,133 | Other | |
| UbiQD, Inc. | 1 | $85,696 | Other | |
| AAXY LLC | 1 | $50,544 | Other | |
| University of New Mexico | 1 | $65,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Los Alamos
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $93,851 | -33.7% | 16 |
| Materials Scientists | $86,133 | N/A | 31 |
| Physicists | $81,700 | -53.6% | 152 |
| Chemical Engineers | $80,453 | -45.4% | 10 |
| Mathematicians | $80,300 | N/A | 33 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $80,150 | -14.5% | 16 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $79,800 | N/A | 9 |
| Civil Engineers | $79,800 | -23.7% | 5 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $79,082 | -37.8% | 5 |
| Chemists | $77,800 | -42.1% | 53 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $75,900 | -2.9% | 35 |
| Microbiologists | $57,502 | N/A | 14 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - New Mexico
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for New Mexico.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $237,950 | 230 |
| Podiatrists | $227,130 | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $215,730 | 1,790 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $214,810 | N/A |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $210,370 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $178,120 | N/A |
| Physicists | $175,960 | 770 |
| Dentists, General | $171,730 | 660 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $165,540 | 90 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $164,340 | 240 |
Salary Trend in Los Alamos, NM
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Los Alamos, NM has a cost of living index of 94.0, which is 6% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $106,383 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $93,851 | $99,841 |
| Materials Scientists | $86,133 | $91,631 |
| Physicists | $81,700 | $86,915 |
| Chemical Engineers | $80,453 | $85,588 |
| Mathematicians | $80,300 | $85,426 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.