The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in New Mexico is $65,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,250.
Pay spans roughly $38,490 at the 10th percentile to $87,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.60 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as soil and plant scientists in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $65,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.60 |
| 10th percentile | $38,490 |
| 90th percentile | $87,960 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.