The median annual wage for Conservation Scientists in New Mexico is $72,490 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $75,380.
Pay spans roughly $46,080 at the 10th percentile to $107,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.85 per hour. An estimated 390 people work as conservation scientists in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $72,490 |
| Mean (annual) | $75,380 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.85 |
| 10th percentile | $46,080 |
| 90th percentile | $107,240 |
| Employment | 390 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.