The median annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in New Mexico is $79,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $86,940.
Pay spans roughly $49,640 at the 10th percentile to $133,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.10 per hour. An estimated 1,160 people work as environmental scientists and specialists, including health in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $79,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $86,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.10 |
| 10th percentile | $49,640 |
| 90th percentile | $133,300 |
| Employment | 1,160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.