Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Mexico | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $95,850 | $120,395 | -20% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.08 | $57.88 | -20% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $103,959.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $97,218 | $76,500 | $148,500 | 94 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in New Mexico is $95,850, or about $46.08 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. New Mexico is -20% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in New Mexico typically earn from $76,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 560 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $95,850, New Mexico offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.