The median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in New Mexico is $61,890 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,990.
Pay spans roughly $44,490 at the 10th percentile to $96,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.75 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as forensic science technicians in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $61,890 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.75 |
| 10th percentile | $44,490 |
| 90th percentile | $96,410 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.