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Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations in New Mexico

32 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Life, physical, and social science occupations include researchers, scientists, and technicians working in biology, chemistry, economics, psychology, and related fields. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in New Mexico.

Occupation Median Annual
Psychologists, All Other —
Physicists $175,960
Chemists $134,370
Physical Scientists, All Other $127,090
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $114,230
Nuclear Technicians $105,350
School Psychologists $100,100
Hydrologists $96,660
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,720
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $89,860
Economists $82,490
Epidemiologists $81,120
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,820
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,250
Biological Scientists, All Other $78,190
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $75,920
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $73,860
Conservation Scientists $72,490
Urban and Regional Planners $66,570
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $66,480
Soil and Plant Scientists $65,730
Anthropologists and Archeologists $65,410
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $64,170
Foresters $63,860
Chemical Technicians $62,610
Forensic Science Technicians $61,890
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $60,680
Survey Researchers $58,950
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $57,930
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $57,180
Social Science Research Assistants $44,390
Food Science Technicians $43,990