Data Scientists pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for data scientists is $46.08 an hour ($95,850 a year). About 560 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). New Mexico ranks 37th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.03 | $49,990 |
| 25% of workers | $30.89 | $64,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.08 | $95,850 |
| 75% of workers | $51.70 | $107,540 |
| 90% of workers | $64.26 | $133,660 |
Data Scientists pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $98,750 | 360 |
| Las Cruces | $94,950 | 30 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $80,360 |
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