DOL Median (New Mexico)
$72,821
vs National
+39.7%
National: $52,140BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,469
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,821
+39.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in New Mexico earns $72,821 in nominal terms, which is 39.7% above the national average of $52,140. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,469 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OpenEye Scientific Software, Inc. | $116,502 | 3 |
| SANDIA CORPORATION | $85,700 | 5 |
| LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $81,900 | 9 |
| NMC Inc | $62,232 | 3 |
| UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO HEALTH SCIENCES CTR | $58,910 | 2 |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | $55,000 | 223 |
| University of Michigan | $50,004 | 440 |
| NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY | $49,982 | 2 |
| Research Foundation of CUNY | $46,842 | 36 |
| University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center | $46,032 | 9 |
| New Mexico State University | $36,067 | 1 |
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How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in New Mexico?
The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in New Mexico is $72,821 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in New Mexico earns 39.7% more than the national median of $52,140, or $77,469 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.