The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in New Mexico is $60,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,110.
Pay spans roughly $37,320 at the 10th percentile to $131,540 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.17 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $60,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.17 |
| 10th percentile | $37,320 |
| 90th percentile | $131,540 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.