Chemists salary in Albuquerque, NM
SOC 19-2031 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$126,960
per year in Albuquerque, NM
Middle half
$72,980–$177,510
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
180
in Albuquerque, NM
Concentration
0.82×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Albuquerque, NM
$126,960
published median
United States
$91,240
39.1% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
8th
212 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($126,960). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $126,960 median has purchasing power comparable to about $132,878 nationally. Albuquerque, NM's BEA regional price parity is 95.5 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Albuquerque, NM.
$58,860$212,940
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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