DOL Median (New Mexico)
$63,240
vs National
-9.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,277
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,240
-9.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in New Mexico earns $63,240 in nominal terms, which is 9.7% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,277 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INC | $90,000 | 2 |
| Association of Universities For Research In Astronomy | $84,935 | 40 |
| AURA/NATIONAL OPTICAL ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY | $84,236 | 1 |
| LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $81,700 | 1 |
| National Radio Astronomy Observatory | $63,240 | 23 |
| ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRON | $59,339 | 6 |
| New Mexico State University | $51,900 | 2 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in New Mexico?
The median Astronomers salary in New Mexico is $63,240 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in New Mexico earns 9.7% less than the national median of $70,000, or $67,277 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.