DOL Median (New Mexico)
$81,200
vs National
+16%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$86,383
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,200
+16% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in New Mexico earns $81,200 in nominal terms, which is 16% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $86,383 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NEW MEXICO ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY CONSULTANTS | $180,000 | 1 |
| Planetary Science Institute | $86,000 | 8 |
| Triad National Security LLC | $85,900 | 44 |
| SANDIA CORPORATION | $85,700 | 7 |
| SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES | $85,700 | 11 |
| LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $81,900 | 244 |
| NMC Inc | $75,005 | 9 |
| Space Science Institute | $60,715 | 11 |
| New Mexico State University | $56,000 | 8 |
| University of New Mexico | $52,500 | 7 |
| North Carolina State University | $49,588 | 24 |
| NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY | $47,439 | 7 |
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How much does a Physicists make in New Mexico?
The median Physicists salary in New Mexico is $81,200 based on 175 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in New Mexico earns 16% more than the national median of $70,000, or $86,383 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.