Chemists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $137,740 +63.7% vs national
Median hourly $66.22
10th percentile $52,020
90th percentile $200,990
Employed locally 160
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,020
    25th
    $69,360
    50th (median)
    $137,740
    75th
    $181,860
    90th
    $200,990

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 203% Median Chemists salary is 103% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830
    Lake Charles, LA $130,770

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $127,120
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $118,870
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $104,620
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $102,970
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $99,960
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $99,610

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,190
    Physicists $175,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,190
    School Psychologists $99,150
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $77,130
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Albuquerque, NM is $66.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.37 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 63.7% above the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $52,020 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,360.