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Medical Scientist Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$32.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,047/year ($4,504/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 43rd of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 37% below the national average. Of the 340 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $67,100 a year — though pay ranges from $40,660 for newcomers to $104,710 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 340 Medical Scientist jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Medical Scientist salary of $67,100 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 $54,047 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $67,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,932 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,133 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,988 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,047 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,504 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in New Mexico?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in New Mexico is $67,100 per year ($32.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,230 and $84,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $67,100, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $54,047 per year ($4,504 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 340 Medical 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.