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Data Scientist Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$46.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,895/year ($6,075/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 37th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 560 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $95,850 a year — though pay ranges from $49,990 for newcomers to $133,660 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 560 Data Scientist jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Data Scientist salary of $95,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,895 — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
| Gross (median) | $95,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,257 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,333 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$3,366 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,895 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,075 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in New Mexico?
- The median Data Scientist salary in New Mexico is $95,850 per year ($46.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,250 and $107,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $95,850, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $72,895 per year ($6,075 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 560 Data Scientist jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.