DOL Median (New Mexico)
$76,800
vs National
+20.9%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$81,702
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,800
+20.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in New Mexico earns $76,800 in nominal terms, which is 20.9% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $81,702 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SANDIA CORPORATION | $85,700 | 9 |
| LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $77,800 | 68 |
| INCITOR INCORPORATED | $75,000 | 1 |
| DHF TECHNICAL PRODUCTS | $73,500 | 3 |
| New Mexico State University | $51,447 | 6 |
| University of New Mexico | $36,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Chemists make in New Mexico?
The median Chemists salary in New Mexico is $76,800 based on 62 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in New Mexico earns 20.9% more than the national median of $63,535, or $81,702 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.