DOL Median (New Mexico)
$77,300
vs National
-16.1%
National: $92,120BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,234
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,300
-16.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$92,120
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in New Mexico earns $77,300 in nominal terms, which is 16.1% below the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,234 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Triad National Security LLC | $81,700 | 8 |
| LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $80,150 | 20 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company | $65,700 | 2 |
| URS CORPORATION | $56,202 | 6 |
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How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in New Mexico?
The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in New Mexico is $77,300 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in New Mexico earns 16.1% less than the national median of $92,120, or $82,234 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.