Social Science Research Assistants salary in New Mexico
SOC 19-4061 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$50,640
per year in New Mexico
Middle half
$40,250–$97,740
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in New Mexico
Concentration
0.30×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
New Mexico
$50,640
published median
United States
$61,990
18.3% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
34th
45 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $50,640 median has purchasing power comparable to about $54,917 nationally. New Mexico's BEA regional price parity is 92.2 (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 New Mexico.
$40,250$102,950
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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