DOL Median (New Mexico)
$47,437
vs National
-5.1%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,465
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,437
-5.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in New Mexico earns $47,437 in nominal terms, which is 5.1% below the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,465 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Mexico
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RANCHO CORZAON | $77,250 | 1 |
| RANCHO CORAZON | $55,000 | 2 |
| Riverview, LLP | $44,000 | 310 |
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in New Mexico?
The median Animal Scientists salary in New Mexico is $47,437 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in New Mexico earns 5.1% less than the national median of $50,000, or $50,465 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.