The median annual wage for Chemists in New Mexico is $134,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $129,290.
Pay spans roughly $52,020 at the 10th percentile to $200,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $64.60 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as chemists in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $134,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $129,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $64.60 |
| 10th percentile | $52,020 |
| 90th percentile | $200,990 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.